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A lapis lazuli table cigarette box with silver-gilt mounts and two vesta boxes, German or Austro-Hungarian, late 19th century
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- A lapis lazuli table cigarette box with silver-gilt mounts and two vesta boxes, German or Austro-Hungarian, late 19th century
- SILVER, HARDSTONE
- cigarette box 15.5 cm., 6 in. wide; vesta boxes 10.5 cm., 4 in. high
the cigarette box rectangular, veneered in lapis with reeded cagework mounts, the openwork borders engraved and pierced with river gods, dolphins, aquatic motifs and scrolling foliage; the two vesta boxes of lantern form with three compartments, the top forming a scent bottle with rounded cap, also lapis-veneered, the vertical mounts scrolled, apparently unmarked
Provenance
Said to be a present from the Rothschild relatives;
displayed in prominent position in drawing room vitrine of Crewe House, in family photograph, circa 1937.
displayed in prominent position in drawing room vitrine of Crewe House, in family photograph, circa 1937.
Condition
Need professional cleaning. Visible manufacturing joins and some cracks in lapis veneer on cigarette box. Vesta boxes with joins not cracks.
"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."