A Swiss vari-color gold and enamel snuff box

oval, enameled with sepia vignettes of putto musicians surrounded by cloisonné enamel festoons of flowers on a veined lapis ground, borders of chased foliage, flutes and shells, struck with prestige marks including maker's mark NC[Q], charge mark of Fouache, date letter O, and contremarque of Clavel

James A. Garland deceased, sale, Kirby, New York, 26 February 1910, lot 1

One small chip to blue ground near thumbpiece, otherwise good condition
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The decoration on this box is similar to that on a box by Jean Georges, Paris, 1760, now in the Louvre (Grandjean no. 116, p. 106).