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A GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, RÉMOND, LAMY & CO., 1801-1804 | A gold and enamel snuff box, Rémond, Lamy & Co., 1801-1804
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- 7.7cm., 3in. diameter, in original tooled morocco case
circular, the lid set with an enamel plaque painted with children feeding ducks, taken from an engraving by Antonio Suntach of William Hamilton's painting, entitled in French: 'Les enfants qui donnent à manger aux canards', pearl frame, blue translucent ground within neo-classical taille d'épargne ornament, maker's mark in lid and base, contemporary Austrian control mark
Condition
Excellent condition, very small trace of restoration to enamel to the black border on the base, the maroccan leather case in crips condition, with gold embossed rim reflecting that of the snuff box itself
"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."