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Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
We have sought to record changes in the condition of these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture. The first: - There is a nick to sage’s coat. - There are minute nicks to the interior mouth rim. - There is no spoon.
The second: - There is a short horizontal crack across one handle extending to the neck. - There are minute nicks to the interior and exterior mouth rim. - There is one crack across the base that issues two cracks that join and curve around one side. - There is no spoon.
The third: - There is a minute nick to the inner mouth rim. - There are a few scratches to the top of the mouth. - The foot is slightly uneven with a few minute nicks to the outer foot rim. - There is a metal spoon.
The fourth: - There are nicks and wear to the inner mouth rim. - There is polishing to the foot rim. - There is no spoon.
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Lot 38Sale 15031
1760-1949A GROUP OF FOUR AGATE SNUFF BOTTLESEstimate: USD 1,200 - 1,800
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