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A GOLD AND ENAMEL ARMORIAL SNUFFBOX, A CONTINENTAL GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFFBOX, AND A CONTINENTAL GOLD VINAIGRETTE
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- armorial snuffbox apparently unmarked, probably Hanau, late 19th century; gold and enamel snuffbox marked on cover, circa 1840; vinaigrette apparently unmarked, circa 1840
- Lengths 3 ½ in., 3 1/8 in., 2in.
- 8.9cm, 8cm, 5.1cm
the first rectangular, the bombé sides chased with scrolling foliage spaced by panels of blue and gold enamel trellis, the cover mounted with a gold and enamel armorial flanked by foliage on a blue enamel ground and within a border of diamonds and sapphires; the second rectangular with shaped corners, the sides chased with twisting foliage, the cover with a running hound against a blue enamel ground; the vinaigrette rectangular, the cover and base engraved with scrolling foliage within applied conforming borders, the grate pierced and engraved with foliage and cornucopias
Provenance
The second sold Christie's, New York, 23 October 1984, lot 424
Condition
armorial box with chips to blue enamel borders at base and very minor enamel losses at sides, vinaigrette good condition, snuffbox with greyhound 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.
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.