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A gold-mounted tortoiseshell portrait snuff box and a mother of pearl bonbonnière
Estimate
2,200 - 2,800 GBP
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Description
- diameters 7.6 and 5.5cm, 3 and 2 1/8 in
the first Pierre-Denis Chaumont, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel, Paris, 1780; the second French, circa 1785
circular, the first applied with a later portrait of a lady in 18th century costume wearing a white dress with a garland of pink roses, beaded gold mounts; the second with silver foil flowering urn, trophies and festoons within rope-twist borders
circular, the first applied with a later portrait of a lady in 18th century costume wearing a white dress with a garland of pink roses, beaded gold mounts; the second with silver foil flowering urn, trophies and festoons within rope-twist borders
Condition
First: Excellent condition. The rim mounts with some crimping, some pins lacking.
Second: Very good condition. Some loss to silver foil decoration, but less than one usually expects with these objects. Tortoiseshell lining with one chip and one spider crack.
"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."