拍品 101
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A GROUP OF EIGHT VARIOUS OBJECTS OF VERTU, VARIOUS DATES AND MAKERS | A group of eight various objects of vertu, various dates and makers

估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述

comprising: a German gilt-metal chamberlain's key of the household of the Kingdom of Saxony, 13cm, 5in.; an oval frame set with 5 19th century coins of the Kingdom of Saxony, 15cm, 6in.; a Portuguese silver cigarette case and vesta case, each applied with the cipher of Albert, King of Saxony (1828-1902), dated: 26 Maio 1901, 9 & 5cm, 3 1/2 & 2in.;  a Viennese silver and painted enamel scent bottle formed as a mandolin, town mark, 8cm, 3 1/8 in.; a silver and enamel sunflower-shaped dress watch, 5.5cm, 2 1/8in.; a parcel-gilt silver egg pendant, marks rubbed, 3.5cm, 1 7/8in.; and a parcel-gilt snuff box, of cartouche form decorated with rocaille ornament, interior with three compartments, unmarked, probably German, mid-18th century, 7cm, 2 3/4 in.  

Condition

The chamberlain's key and the coin-framed in very good condition; the pin of the silver cigarette case missing, resulting in the lid and the base being detached; the mandoline scent bottle with a few small chips to the enamel along the rim, the strings slightly bent; glass of the dress watch cracked; the egg-pendant in good condition; the snuff box partially tarnished, scratches and wear to the surface.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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