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Switzerland, late 19th / early 20th century
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Lidded Tobacco Box; Cigar Humidor
- carved lindenwood, glass
- St Moritz box 26.5 by 21.5cm., 10 1/2 by 8 1/2 in., humidor 36 by 24cm., 14 1/4 by 9 1/2in.
- Music box 37 cm high; St Moritz 27 cm high
- Made circa 1900.
one with two bears set with glass eyes and a tobacco box and carved St. Moritz the other a trompe l'oeil cigar humidor, formerly with a musical mechanism
Condition
Both in good condition.
St Moritz casket with some minor age cracks, scuffs and old marks and scratches. Loose lid.
Cigar humidor raised on ceramic bun feet, one replaced. Minor old marks and scratches.
The base with mechanism for music but not working.
"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."