Lot 318
- 318
An Austrian encrier, a French cigar cutter, an English brass casket as well as an English inkstand. circa 1810
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- burr elm and ebony
- encrier 7cm. high, 26.5cm. wide, 13cm. deep; 2¾in., 10½in., 5in. guillotine: 17cm. wide, 8cm. deep; 6¾in., 3¼in. English box: 10cm. high, 15cm. wide; 4in., 5¾in. inkstand 25cm. wide, 18cm. deep; 9¾in., 7in.
with a drawer in the side and four brass receptacles for inkpot and sander, together with a French brass cigar cutter in the form a model of a guillotine, on a rectangular marble base, 19th century, together with an English lapis lazuli-mounted brass casket, circa 1900, retailed by Leuchars of Piccadilly, together with an English brass and copper inkstand, the inkpot in the form of the head of a bull dog, enclosing an associated inkpot
Literature
The English inkstand illustrated Pier Paolo Colonna, Empire, passionnément, Architectural Digest (Fr. ed.), April 11 1989, p. 39
Condition
Cigar cutter with chips to the marble base. Mechanism generally good and with minor faults. The inkstand with the dog is great fun althought there is solder to an old crack in the metal and it is slighlty tarnished, the ink bottle within is damaged. The English stationary box is nice quality and the surface is slightly tarnished. The wooden pen and ink tray is generally good.
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"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."