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A German enameled gold snuff box with signed enamel scene, Charles Colins & Sons, Hanau, mid 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked inside base with maker's mark CCS in lozenge and monogram CK or CR in oval, the enamel signed B
- Gold and enamel
- length 2 3/4 in.
- 7cm
of cartouche form, the cover well enameled with a winter scene of a youth pushing a girl in a swan-prowed sled, the body decorated with rococo scrolls on champleté translucent blue ground
Condition
small area of restoration on base, 2 tiny chips to front, otherwise good, nice quality scene
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.