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October 01, 2009

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LOT 112

Lot 112

French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Dressing Table Set Mounted with Miniature Portraits, c.1900

French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Dressing Table Set Mounted with Miniature Portraits, c.1900
Lot 112 Details
French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Dressing Table Set Mounted with Miniature Portraits, c.1900

comprising eight pieces:
mirror
five brushes
two boxes

some condition noted

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $870
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Dressing Table Set Mounted with Miniature Portraits, c.1900
  • French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Dressing Table Set Mounted with Miniature Portraits, c.1900
  • French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Dressing Table Set Mounted with Miniature Portraits, c.1900

CONDITION DETAILS

Condition is poor in some respects and the set is very dirty generally; comprising eight pieces: mirror - minor discolouration of silvering on mirror; some minor loss of paint around edges of miniature five brushes - cracks to enamel on four brushes; one frame a little bent; some minor loss of paint around edges of miniatures; at least one is signed two boxes - the larger box has crack to enamel and bent frame at rim; some minor loss of paint around edges of miniatures; at least the larger one is signed

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.