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A Swiss Gold and Enamel Snuff Box for the Turkish Market, circa 1825
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- maker's mark struck twice inside base ?DG in lozenge, rim stamped 23
- Gold, Enamel
- length 3 1/8 in.
- 8cm
rectangular, the exterior painted with six lake views including ships and castles on a partly translucent sun-rayed ground, the interior of the cover with a matching scene, all surrounded by chased foliage on champlevé turquoise and pink enamel with white line borders, in fitted leather box
Provenance
Garrard & Co., London
Condition
good condition overall
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.