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tabatiere en or, Paris, 1774 et deux etuis en or, Paris, 1777 et 1798-1809
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatiere en or, Paris, 1774 et deux etuis en or, Paris, 1777 et 1798-1809
- gold
la tabatière en or de deux tons par Nicolas Marguerit, Paris, 1774, ovale, les panneaux à guillochage moiré, les bordures ciselées couleur jaune citron, poinçon de maître, charge et décharge de J.B. Fouache, 6,4 cm, 2 1/2 in ; un étui à cire en or de trois tons, décoré de cannelures et guirlandes, poinçon de maître I?H or M, poinçons de charge et décharge de J.B. Fouache, Paris, 1777, 12 cm, 4 3/4 in ; et un étui à aiguilles en or de deux tons décoré de guirlandes, 3e titre et garantie de Paris, 9 cm, 3 1/2 in
a two-colour gold snuffbox, Nicolas Marguerit, Paris, 1774, of oval form, moiré engine-turned panels within chased lemon-gold swag or acanthus borders, the side panels divided by trophies, maker's mark, charge and discharge mark of Jean-Baptiste Fouache, 6,4 cm, 2 1/2 in ; a three-colour gold étui à cire, fluted and hung with swags, later base, maker's mark I?H or M, charge and discharge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache, Paris, 1777, 12 cm, 4 3/4 in ; and a two-colour gold needle case, polished panels, garland borders, Paris 3e titre et garantie, 9 cm, 3 1/2 in
a two-colour gold snuffbox, Nicolas Marguerit, Paris, 1774, of oval form, moiré engine-turned panels within chased lemon-gold swag or acanthus borders, the side panels divided by trophies, maker's mark, charge and discharge mark of Jean-Baptiste Fouache, 6,4 cm, 2 1/2 in ; a three-colour gold étui à cire, fluted and hung with swags, later base, maker's mark I?H or M, charge and discharge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache, Paris, 1777, 12 cm, 4 3/4 in ; and a two-colour gold needle case, polished panels, garland borders, Paris 3e titre et garantie, 9 cm, 3 1/2 in
Condition
1/ previously enamelled; borders and base worn, repairs at seam of base, no marks visible on base although fully marked on side and lid, small nicks on lid rim and scratches on engine-turned panels.
2/ two dents on lower section, later base attached with metal fillet
3/ lower section with one small dent
"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."