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ENGLAND, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY | Snuff Box
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Snuff Box
- hallmarked London, 1832, maker's mark WR incuse, possibly William Rowlands (Grimwade, p. 331 and Culme, p. 396) or William Ratcliff (Grimwade, p. 331)
- silver-gilt, micromosaic
- wide: 7.6cm., 3 in.
engine-turned base and sides, the double hinged lid inset with a micromosaic of a swan, Italian, circa 1815, chased thumbpiece
Literature
Arthur G. Grimwade, London Goldsmiths, 1976;
John Culme, The Directory of Gold & Silversmiths, Woodbridge, 1987
John Culme, The Directory of Gold & Silversmiths, Woodbridge, 1987
Condition
overall good condition, slight restoration to micromosaic panel on lower left corner, box unable to stand on its own when main lid is opened due to the construction of the box with the micromosaic panel separately opening to the opposite site of the thumbpiece
"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."