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Estate from a Prominent Restaurateur
Lot 1:
Rare Haviland hand painted porcelain covered tobacco humidor jar with attached pipe stand and three cups for matches. Impressed mark HAVILAND DEPOSE to the underside, circa 1853-1865. Approx. height 11.75 in.
Condition: There is gilt enamel loss throughout particularly along the edges – commensurate with age and usage. The interior of the lid with stress cracking and possible old repair/re-sealing – likely caused from contact with the mouth rim of the body. There is fracture or firing crack which is stable and likely original to the piece – see image #4. There is a small chip on the rim of the mouth of the humidor; not distracting. There is a loss to the ‘crown’ on two of the match holders see image 6. Stress cracks to underside of base with old repair/re-sealing. All items are sold as-is where-is. With all faults and errors. We are happy to assist with additional photographs, explanations, condition reports, or in person examinations on any piece. Watches may be subject to aftermarket modifications. Designer jewelry is sold as "in the manner of…" unless otherwise stated. Please note, for all invoices over 5000USD we require payment via wire or other certified funds.
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