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A pearl, gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- width 8.7cm, 3 3/8 in
Louis-François Tronquoy, Paris, 1838-1871, the rim numbered: 177
rectangular, the lid inset with an elongated oval panel painted on a translucent sunset ground with a view of the Chalees Satoon in the Fort of Allahabad on the River Jumna, after the engraving of 1795 by Thomas Daniell, the corners with pearl clusters within a pearl border, the base with a similarly-shaped panel painted with flowers within gold beaded clusters and borders, the sides with engraved gold swags and rocaille on a blue ground
rectangular, the lid inset with an elongated oval panel painted on a translucent sunset ground with a view of the Chalees Satoon in the Fort of Allahabad on the River Jumna, after the engraving of 1795 by Thomas Daniell, the corners with pearl clusters within a pearl border, the base with a similarly-shaped panel painted with flowers within gold beaded clusters and borders, the sides with engraved gold swags and rocaille on a blue ground
Condition
Slight scratching to lid panel. All blue enamel has been lacquered.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Louis-François Tronquoy first entered a mark for la tabatière on 4 January 1827 from 8 rue des Prouvaires, probably taking over the business and premises of the box-maker Simon-Achille Léger. Tronquoy continued to work at the same address until 28 June 1871. Following current fashions, Tronquoy's work developed from transitional delicately-engraved Restauration boxes, such as this example, to the more colourful enamelled and jewelled presentation boxes of the Deuxième Empire