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An enamelled snuff box
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- width 8.9cm, 3 1/2 in
struck with French prestige marks (the interior of the lid with flanked charge mark of J.J. Prévost and discharge mark of Eloi Brichard), the box probably Lopez, Madrid, 20th century
rectangular with cut corners, the lid inset with an early 19th century Geneva enamel plaque painted with the disarming of Mars, Venus arriving accompanied by a bevy of cupidons, acanthus borders, the sides cast with swag-hung pillarets at the corners, oval panels with putto heads between, against engraved scrolled foliage
rectangular with cut corners, the lid inset with an early 19th century Geneva enamel plaque painted with the disarming of Mars, Venus arriving accompanied by a bevy of cupidons, acanthus borders, the sides cast with swag-hung pillarets at the corners, oval panels with putto heads between, against engraved scrolled foliage
Condition
Excellent condition. The surface of the enamel plaque is slightly undulated from firing.
"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."