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A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- width 8.6cm, 3 3/8 in
struck twice 14C in a rectangle, otherwise unmarked apart from later French import marks, probably German, early 19th century
rectangular with cut corners, decorated with stripes of vertical and horizontal reeding within multi-coloured paillon and enamel borders
rectangular with cut corners, decorated with stripes of vertical and horizontal reeding within multi-coloured paillon and enamel borders
Condition
The enamel has been lacquered throughout, leaving the extent of the restoration unknowable. On the whole, the restoration has been successful apart from urn on right front which is gold paint not paillons. Some lid scratches. There is a nick to edge of lid at 8 o'clock. General effect is good.
"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."