Lot 370
- 370
A Group of Ten Silver Figural "Punch and Judy" Match Safes
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver
- height of largest 2 5/8 in.
- 6.6cm
comprising: four in the form of Toby the dog, including 1 by maker's mark ?SML, Birmingham, 1890, 2 maker's mark David A. Bowles, London, 1986; another marked 925, recent; four in the form of Mr. Punch, maker's mark David A. Bowles, London, 1988; another Mr. Punch, maker's mark H&B, London, 1988; and a Mr. Punch, marked 925
Condition
two Tobys rubbed from polishing; one small Punch rubbed; all good condition
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.
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.