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A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- width 8.4cm, 3 3/8 in
makers' mark rubbed but probably Guidon, Rémond, Gide, Geneva, 1792-1801
rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein with a lively country scene of a huntsman with pointer being hailed by a young lady in a high-perch phaeton near a water mill, the ground, sides and base decorated in pale blue and white taille d'épargne enamels with diaper and neo-classical ornament
rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein with a lively country scene of a huntsman with pointer being hailed by a young lady in a high-perch phaeton near a water mill, the ground, sides and base decorated in pale blue and white taille d'épargne enamels with diaper and neo-classical ornament
Condition
The hinge has been repaired and in one place there are traces of the resulting solder on the rear of the box. The enamel, however, is in overall very good condition; very small scrape on rim of base, and small scrapes on lid at 11 o'clock visible in catalogue photo.
"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."