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A Swiss Vari-color Gold and Enamel Oval Snuff Box, maker's mark GB crowned incuse, circa 1790
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked inside cover and base with maker's mark and prestige marks
- Gold, Enamel
- length 3 1/8 in.
- 8cm
decorated with translucent blue enamel over engine-turned diaper ground, the cover mounted with an oval miniature of a young Hercules between Virtue and Pleasure all within borders of vari-color gold running flowers and leaves
Condition
chip to enamel behind hinge, wear to chasing, small chip in enamel miniature
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.