including eleven glass jars, bottles and boxes, with silver mounts and lids engraved with the Crewe-Milne's cypher under the Marquess coronet, ivory brushes, paper knife, shor horn etc., a leather note book and boxes, the brown leather case with four travel hand written and typescripted labels, with its leather and fabric pouch stamped 'Marquess of Crewe' ;  together with a small read leather example, comprising the following gilt-metal and enamel- mounted implements: three boxes, two scent bottles and two brushes, and three manicure tools with ivory handles, 25cm., 10 in wide, in its detachable pouch ; a larger navy blue example, with initials M.C.M for Mary Crewe-Milne, comprising four silver and enamel boxes and bottles with monogram M, George Henry James, London, 1901, five steel and mother of pearl manicure implements, and a silver associated hand mirror and shoe horn, 40cm., 15 7/8 in. wide ; and a leather travelling writing case, Wickwar & Co, London, with the Crewe-Milne monogram, comprising two leather inkpots, 32cm., 12 5/8 in wide

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each dressing case shows traces of use throughout the years, missing implements.
"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."