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A small jewelled four-colour gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- width 5.6cm, 2 1/8 in
maker's mark FF crowned incuse within crossbows, 19th century
oval, the lid applied with a decorative cipher of entwined Ls beneath a kingly crown, set with rose diamonds on an oval translucent enamel plaque within a diamond frame, the ground finely reeded and hung with laurel swags, the sides chased with festooned rosettes and floral medallions, the base with a gardening trophy, paste-set thumbpiece
oval, the lid applied with a decorative cipher of entwined Ls beneath a kingly crown, set with rose diamonds on an oval translucent enamel plaque within a diamond frame, the ground finely reeded and hung with laurel swags, the sides chased with festooned rosettes and floral medallions, the base with a gardening trophy, paste-set thumbpiece
Condition
Excellent condition and very crisp.
"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."