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A Charles II carved boxwood tobacco or seal box circa 1680
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- boxwood and silver
- 2cm. high, 11cm. by 8 cm.; ¾in., 4 ¼ in., 3 in.
the oval box carved with the royal arms of Charles II and the cypher 'CR' to the lid, with silver-mounted bands to the rim of the lid and base
Provenance
Percival D. Griffiths, Sandridgebury, St. Albans.
Frederick Poke, Langholm, Parkside, Wimbledon Common.
Thence by descent until sold in these Rooms, 13 June 2001, lot 70, £10,200.
Exhibited
Royal Academy, The Age of Charles II, Winter Exhibition 1960-1, item 343.
On loan to The Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry, 1982-1997.
On loan to The Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry, 1982-1997.
Condition
Good overall condition. Typical wear to the silver with some possible metal fatigue lines to one end. Interior boxwood rim of the top with a small chip. Minor repairs to the boxwood rim of the base. Lovely colour.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The Royal Academy exhibition catalogue notes the Griffiths' provenance although the item cannot be located in his sale at Christie's, 10-12 May 1939. However, given that an entire section of the sale was dedicated to Stuart relics (particular snuff and tabocco boxes) the provenance seems highly probable.