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A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- width 8.2cm, 3 1/4 in
maker´s mark FJ crowned incuse above a flourish with French prestige marks, circa 1815, the rim numbered: 2877, further struck: M3 and with scratched inventory numbers: 761 and 8940
rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein with fisherfolk beside a waterfall at dawn, the sky of translucent pale pink enamel over sunburst engine-turning, within paillon florets, the sides and base enamelled in black with gold stripes, opaque turquoise and white enamel borders, the corners chased with urns
rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein with fisherfolk beside a waterfall at dawn, the sky of translucent pale pink enamel over sunburst engine-turning, within paillon florets, the sides and base enamelled in black with gold stripes, opaque turquoise and white enamel borders, the corners chased with urns
Condition
The right side panel has been restored and lacquered, otherwise in good order, with only minor surface scratches.
"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."