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Two German gold snuff boxes, mid 19th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Two German gold snuff boxes, mid 19th century
- Gold
the first , Charles Collins & Söhne, Hanau, in the form of a bow, engraved with flowers on a blue enamel ground within strapwork, applied scroll thumbpiece, 7.6cm., 3in.; the other, ingot form, red gold interior, yellow gold exterior, basketweave engine-turning within flower garland borders and gadrooned thumbpiece, maker’s mark incuse R and possibly N, St Petersburg import mark, 9cm., 3 ½ in wide
Condition
1. Damage to enamel in several places, 70gr.
2. worn corners, 81gr.
"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."