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A SWISS GOLD, ENAMEL AND GEM-SET BOOK-FORM BOITE À MOUCHES ET À ROUGE, circa 1800
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked
- gold, enamel, gems
- length 3 1/8 in.
- 7.8 cm
the blue enamel front applied with Souvenir d'amitié in brilliants, the back with Telemachus imploring Minerva on translucent blue grounds with chevronned engine-turning, the interior with five hinge-lidded compartments and brush, borders of large and small pearls, with removable brush.
Condition
front cover with pitting to enamel, otherwise 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.