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A gold and enamel snuff box, maker's mark FJ, German, circa 1795
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- width 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in
oval, the lid inset with an oval Geneva enamel plaque painted with Palemon and Lavinia, within white enamel laurel border, the ground, sides and base decorated in a rich deep purple translucent enamel over sunray engine-turning edged with delicate two-colour gold paillon oakleaf and ribbon interlaced garlands, narrow opaque white enamel borders, maker's mark incuse between three sunbursts, the rim numbered: 1034
Condition
chip to enamel on centre of front rim which has been reglued; enamel on sides has been excellently restored; excellent impression with some firing flaws/scrapes to both white enamel borders and purple enamel of lid border ; also very minor short scratches on 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."