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Nicolas Murguet Belgian silver-gilt snuff box
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 8.3cm, 3 ΒΌ in wide
of assymetric oval form, hinged cover chased with wolfhunt, maker's mark only
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 167
Condition
small scratch inside cover, overall very light wear and loss of gilding to highlights only, generally good condition, mark pretty clear, nice box.
"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
A very similar snuff box with a full set of Liège marks, circa 1780, also with a wolf hunt on the cover and similar distinct applied work on the facing panel, is illustrated in Exhibition catalogue, Dozen am te Niezen, Provincial Meseum Sterckshof, Dec. 1996-March 1997, no. 56.
Nicolas Murguet was born in 1716. He became a master goldsmith in 1752 and died in 1786.
Nicolas Murguet was born in 1716. He became a master goldsmith in 1752 and died in 1786.