- 566
A group of objects of vertu, various origins and dates
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A group of objects of vertu, various origins and dates
- ivory, mother of pearl, tortoiseshell, silver, gold
- 7 - 11cm., 3 - 6 in.
comprising: a leather-cased four-piece silver set of sewing implements, French, late 19th century; a circular tortoiseshell box inlaid in gold piqué with the Capitoline Doves, Naples, circa 1790; a silver-mounted Cantonese engraved mother of pearl box, mid 19th century; a gilded mother of pearl souvenir containing ivory slips, probably French, late 19th century; a gilt-metal and mother of pearl-covered notebook, French, circa 1820; a silver and tortoiseshell piqué jewel box, Birmingham, 1907; and a ribbon-tied oval silver easel frame, London, 1901
Provenance
Second item: Manuscript Catalogue of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p. 9, ‘Crewe collection’.
Condition
Case of first worn and torn; scissor tips damaged
second lacking gold lid rim
third with small chips
souvenir damaged
jewel box dented
"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."