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A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- width 9.3cm, 3 5/8 in
maker´s mark R crowned incuse, circa 1790, Dutch import marks for 1953-56
rectangular, the lid painted en plein with a river view, the ground enamelled in translucent blue over wavy engine-turning, white enamel and swirling paillon borders, the later diamond thumbpiece within pearl-set scrolls
rectangular, the lid painted en plein with a river view, the ground enamelled in translucent blue over wavy engine-turning, white enamel and swirling paillon borders, the later diamond thumbpiece within pearl-set scrolls
Condition
Excellent condition, and a very attractive object. There is one enamel chip down to the metal at white line border of front, upper right corner.
"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."