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Two gold snuff boxes
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- widths 7.2cm, 2 7/8 in; 9.5cm, 3 3/4 in
the first Charles-Christian Petschler, Paris 3e titre et garantie, Paris, 1819-1838, the second probably Austro-Hungarian, circa 1810
the first of rounded rectangular form, the lid and base with oval panels of scale engine-turning within chased foliate borders on a sablé ground, the interior of the lid with a presentation inscription; the second rectangular with cut corners, the lid chased with a leafy mask within angled geometric reeding
the first of rounded rectangular form, the lid and base with oval panels of scale engine-turning within chased foliate borders on a sablé ground, the interior of the lid with a presentation inscription; the second rectangular with cut corners, the lid chased with a leafy mask within angled geometric reeding
Provenance
The inscription reads: '4 Mars 1823 / A Mercier / Les Grenadiers du 3eme Bon / de la 2eme Légion'.
Condition
First: Excellent condition and crisp.
Second: Minor surface nicks and scratches, and one shallow dent at upper left corner of lid.
"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."