- 501
A parcel-gilt silver cartographic box, circa 1780
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver-gilt
- diameter: 8.8cm, 3 1/2 in.
the cover and the underside set with two halves of the medal "Put' na Pol'zu" commemorating the trip of Empress Catherine II to Crimea in 1787, apparently unmarked
Condition
There is wear to the gilding and minor scratches to the surface and nicks to the rims of the snuffbox as expected.
"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."
Catalogue Note
On 2 January 1787, Catherine the Great began her voyage to Crimea. The trip was unprecedented in its scale, expense, number of participants and lasted over half a year. On 28 May the Empress arrived to Feodosiya, the final stop of her journey. There she visited the mint of the former khan where two gold medals were made commemorating the journey. Prince Potemkin presented one to the Austrian Emperor Joseph II and another to Catherine the Great.