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A jewelled gold and enamel "Turkish Market" snuff box
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- width 7.7cm, 3in
unmarked, Geneva, circa 1840
oval with wave-edged rim, the lid painted en plein with a cluster of summer flowers and musical instruments on a translucent pale pink ground over sunburst engine-turning within a rose diamond-set frame, the border mounted with paste-set flowerheads and leafy scrolls, the azure ground and sides decorated with further flowers, the base with a trophy of vari-coloured flags, flowers and drums
oval with wave-edged rim, the lid painted en plein with a cluster of summer flowers and musical instruments on a translucent pale pink ground over sunburst engine-turning within a rose diamond-set frame, the border mounted with paste-set flowerheads and leafy scrolls, the azure ground and sides decorated with further flowers, the base with a trophy of vari-coloured flags, flowers and drums
Condition
The enamel of the sides and base is in excellent order, apart from minor surface scratches to the base. The lid has been off and is re-pinned. There is discolouration to some of the stones, as visible in the catalogue photo. The lid border mounts and some of the its pastes have been re-glued. The central lid panel with a small abrasion (approx 2mm) at left edge, and an area of glue residue at right edge.
"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."
"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."