A TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD BOX, FRÈRES ROCHAT, GENEVA, PROBABLY CIRCA 1845
A TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD BOX, FRÈRES ROCHAT, GENEVA, PROBABLY CIRCA 1845
rectangular, gold piqué line border, the oval lid painted on the exterior with an Alpine view and on the interior with flowers, opening to reveal a small feathered bird automaton singing, opening and closing its ivory beak, and flapping its wings; the movement numbered 144 within three tulips in a triangle for Frères Rochat,
9.4cm., 3¾in. wide
This lot has been withdrawn from the sale.
Condition Report:
Gold border slightly losse in two places, some light surface wear to tortoiseshell; small crack in front right corner, possibly small restoration to the enamel close to the hinge; very small losses to enamel on the inside of the lid; the movement fully working at time of cataloguing. Sotheby's does not guarantee the functioning of movements.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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."
Provenance:
The Sir David Salomons Collection, no. 187
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. BO 3-70
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A TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD BOX, FRÈRES ROCHAT, GENEVA, PROBABLY CIRCA 1845
rectangular, gold piqué line border, the oval lid painted on the exterior with an Alpine view and on the interior with flowers, opening to reveal a small feathered bird automaton singing, opening and closing its ivory beak, and flapping its wings; the movement numbered 144 within three tulips in a triangle for Frères Rochat,
9.4cm., 3¾in. wide
This lot has been withdrawn from the sale.
Condition Report:
Gold border slightly losse in two places, some light surface wear to tortoiseshell; small crack in front right corner, possibly small restoration to the enamel close to the hinge; very small losses to enamel on the inside of the lid; the movement fully working at time of cataloguing. Sotheby's does not guarantee the functioning of movements.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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."
Provenance:
The Sir David Salomons Collection, no. 187
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. BO 3-70
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