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Nine ivory letter/newspaper openers with gilt-metal and / or silver mounts, late 19th / early 20th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Nine ivory letter/newspaper openers with gilt-metal and / or silver mounts, late 19th / early 20th century
- ivory, silver, tortoiseshell
- 36cm., 14 1/4 in to 67.5cm., 26 1/2 in. long
comprising: two very large curved ivory examples; another ivory example with Mary Roxburghe's monogram; another also with Mary Roxburghe's monogram, gilt-metal mounts forming a fleur de lys; three silver-mounted examples, one with the Earl of Crewe’s cipher, one with 1st Baron Houghton’s cipher, the third inscribed: From / J.M.P/ 1880 and with monogram RAM, probably for Robert Ashburton Milnes, and two silver and tortoiseshell examples, both London, 1898, one with inscription: C / from / O.B.S.
Literature
Garrard & Company Ltd., The Marchioness of Crewe, Inventory of Plate at West Horsley, 20 December 1950, p.10.
Condition
one with blade detached ; stains and cracks, would recommend viewing before Auction.
"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."