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A GROUP OF FIVE SILVER BOXES, SOME WITH NIELLO, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA AND ENGLAND, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY | A group of five silver boxes, some with niello, Russia, Austria and England, 19th and 20th century

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2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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描述

  • A group of five silver boxes, some with niello, Russia, Austria and England, 19th  and 20th century
  • silver
  • The largest 18 cm long, total weight 1,045 g ; the largest 7in. long, total weight 33oz 12dwt
rectangular, comprising three nielloed boxes, one with Moscow landscapes, Moscow, circa 1860, the second with a trophy on one side, a view of Kremlin on the other side, Moscow, 1834, the last one, probably Austria circa 1900, a guilloché cigarette-case applied with a gold free-mason motif, engraved inside with dedication dated 1939, Birmingham, 1938, the last, guilloché, London, 1937

Condition

In an over-all good condition. - The rectangular box with one small dent on the cover; Three smalls dents on the rear end. - The cigarette-case with usual dents and scratches; - The box with niello onto the gold decoration with many bams all around the edges, one dents on the cover; - The two smaller boxes in an all-over good condition: one with Moscow landscapes, the second with a view of Kremlin, slightly worn at one place on the base
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.