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A collection of metal mounted leather, fabric and copper desk blotters 19th century
Estimate
250 - 400 GBP
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Description
- silver, leather, copper, velvet, silk
- largest 43cm. by 31cm. wide; 1ft. 5in., 1ft.
comprising:
a Continental silver mounted red velvet desk blotter, late 19th century ;a brown leather desk blotter applied with late 18th century Eastern European silver mounts, makers mark LH and engraved Christian Hinstich Ringe [?], 1797; a Victorian silvered copper blotter cast with Greek Mythological scenes, late 19th century; a silver metal mounted brown leather example, with monogram and Celtic motifs, late 19th century; a gilt-tooled green leather example, possibly 18th century and later mounted as a blotter cover; an Edwardian pale blue silk desk blotter cover with 'Peking knot' decoration, circa 1900, stained; an Edwardian silver metal mounted red-leather desk blotter cover, with a C surmounted by coronet applied to the front
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a Continental silver mounted red velvet desk blotter, late 19th century ;a brown leather desk blotter applied with late 18th century Eastern European silver mounts, makers mark LH and engraved Christian Hinstich Ringe [?], 1797; a Victorian silvered copper blotter cast with Greek Mythological scenes, late 19th century; a silver metal mounted brown leather example, with monogram and Celtic motifs, late 19th century; a gilt-tooled green leather example, possibly 18th century and later mounted as a blotter cover; an Edwardian pale blue silk desk blotter cover with 'Peking knot' decoration, circa 1900, stained; an Edwardian silver metal mounted red-leather desk blotter cover, with a C surmounted by coronet applied to the front
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Condition
This interesting group of blotters, show sign of wear, are stained and many have old marks and tears. The large red leather example is dated to the interior April 20th 1899 and is badly torn to the edges. The Peking knot example is badly stained and the spine has a tear. The plated copper example is very worn with base metal visible. Academically interesting but gallery inspection recommended.
"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."