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An unusual pearl-set gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- width 9cm, 3 1/2 in
Rémond, Lami & Cie., Geneva, 1801-1804
rectangular, the lid inset with an oval enamel plaque, painted in the manner of Jean-Louis Richter, with cattle being watered in an Italianate lake, split pearl frame and border, the ground decorated in a translucent blue and green diaper pattern on a moiré ground, the sides and base smartly bordered with a taille d'épargne star and loop design
rectangular, the lid inset with an oval enamel plaque, painted in the manner of Jean-Louis Richter, with cattle being watered in an Italianate lake, split pearl frame and border, the ground decorated in a translucent blue and green diaper pattern on a moiré ground, the sides and base smartly bordered with a taille d'épargne star and loop design
Condition
The lid and front are in excellent condition. There are patches of restoration to the base, back, left and right sides, and these surfaces have been lacquered. Minor losses and some restorations to enamel borders and corners.
"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
Whether intentional or not, this unusual snuff box, with its combination of long-horned cattle and a plaid design, appears to give a romantic, somewhat Scottish, effect.