of stippled gold, the cap hung with a rope suspending rose-cut diamonds and a cabochon ruby, French import mark; a Red Cross on white enamel ground, unmarked; of samorodok gold, unmarked; enamelled in translucent red and inset with rose-cut diamond and emerald irises, illegibly marked; carved of grey agate and wrapped with white and yellow gold ropes, unmarked; carved of rock crystal, the cap applied with green enamel leaves suspending rose-cut diamonds, unmarked; enamelled in chartreuse over a textured ground, unmarked; set overall with circular-cut sapphires, unmarked; enamelled in steel blue over wavy engine-turned sunbursts, St Petersburg, 1908-1917, 84 standard; carved of amethystine quartz divided by a band of faceted rock crystal, unmarked; gold and silver loops

The white red cross egg with significant enamel losses, the gold ruby and diamond egg lacking a stone; otherwise the eggs in good order.
"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."