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A German Vari-color Gold Snuff Box, C. Collin & Son, Hanau, circa 1825
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked inside cover with two versions of maker's mark
- Gold
- length 2 3/8 in.
- 6cm
rounded rectangular, engine-turned and with borders of chased vari-colored foliage, the cover engraved JAS. Hamilton, the interior engraved "Friendship and Esteem 1831"
Provenance
James Alexander Hamilton (1788-1878), son of Alexander Hamilton
Exhibited
New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1913.
Condition
very 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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a note stating that this box was presented to James A. Hamilton by Prince Talleyrand while visiting him. Also accompanied by a label from a loan exhibition at the Metropolitan museum, loan no. L237.13, lent by Mrs. Howard Townsend, ancestor of the present owner.