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ENGLAND, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY | Humidor in the form of a Sentry Box
估價
800 - 1,200 GBP
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描述
- Humidor in the form of a Sentry Box
- oak, cedar, glass, watercolour
- 54.5 by 23 by 22.5cm., 21 by 9 by 8¾in.
- Made circa 1900.
the painted door panel depicting a Coldstream Guard and with a concealed catch releasing a door enclosing four drawers
Condition
In very good condition. Brass crown with some wear and possibly relocated as filled pin holes close by. Watercolour good and with some minor restoration. Some old repairs to bottom of door. Some drawer rails detached. However none of this detracts from an object of great charm.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."