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A gold-mounted tortoiseshell portrait snuff box
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- diameter 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in
unmarked, probably Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, English, circa 1820, the miniature French, circa 1790-95
circular with waisted sides, the lid inset with a portrait miniature, attributed to Louis Narcisse Jacob, marquis d'Aigrement, of a gentleman with powdered hair en queue, wearing a pale green coat with a striped waistcoat and white stock, plain gold rim, chased foliate scroll thumbpiece
circular with waisted sides, the lid inset with a portrait miniature, attributed to Louis Narcisse Jacob, marquis d'Aigrement, of a gentleman with powdered hair en queue, wearing a pale green coat with a striped waistcoat and white stock, plain gold rim, chased foliate scroll thumbpiece
Condition
Excellent condition. The base edge with two chips to tortoiseshell, approx 1mm each, and minor wear to base.
"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."