A silver parcel gilt and niello cigar case, Moscow, circa 1825
A silver parcel gilt and niello cigar case, Moscow, circa 1825
decorated with niello rocaille foliate scrolls on both sides; with niello scenes depicting the monument to Minin and Pozharsky in Moscow on one side and the Bronze Horseman in St Petersburg on the other, both on an engraved silver-gilt background; the lid with applied niello trophies of war on either side on a silver-gilt engraved background, the top of the lid with a niello pattern revealing a face, struck with maker's mark 'D.A' in Cyrillic, 84 standard
length 13.2cm; 5 1/5 in.
Condition Report:
Excellent condition overall. Rubbing and scratches to the gilding where the body is covered by the lid, as to be expected with age and use.
"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."
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A silver parcel gilt and niello cigar case, Moscow, circa 1825
decorated with niello rocaille foliate scrolls on both sides; with niello scenes depicting the monument to Minin and Pozharsky in Moscow on one side and the Bronze Horseman in St Petersburg on the other, both on an engraved silver-gilt background; the lid with applied niello trophies of war on either side on a silver-gilt engraved background, the top of the lid with a niello pattern revealing a face, struck with maker's mark 'D.A' in Cyrillic, 84 standard
length 13.2cm; 5 1/5 in.
Condition Report:
Excellent condition overall. Rubbing and scratches to the gilding where the body is covered by the lid, as to be expected with age and use.
"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."
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