Lot 17
- 17
A cased group of gold and hardstone seals, mid 19th century
Estimate
250 - 450 GBP
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Description
including a mottled marble desk seal with scrolled gold mounts, the pink foiled chalcedony matrix finely engraved with the Arms of Charles II, Duke of Lucca, 8cm, 3 1/8 in; three fob seals, one plain, the carnelian matrix with the Arms and motto of Charles II, one openwork with bloodstone matrix engraved with the Arms of Malaspina, one gold-mounted bloodstone engraved with Charles II's monogram, the first with Viennese import mark for 1824-1866, 2.7-3.2cm, 1 1/8-1 1/4 in; and an unusual scrolled gold signet ring, the bloodstone matrix engraved with his crowned cipher, above a concealed folding watchkey, in fitted case lacking two items
Provenance
Charles II, Duke of Lucca (1799-1883). reigned from 1824-1847.
Condition
All in excellent condition apart from the small bloodstone fob seal which has a small chip to hardstone just under the upper collar
"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."