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Lot 153
  • 153

A Meissen basket moulded snuff box and cover, circa 1745

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • ceramic and gold
  • 6.5cm, 2 5/8 in wide
of quatrefoil ogival form, painted with quatrefoil reserves of polychrome figures in grisaille landscapes, the interior of the cover with a pug seated on a taselled cushion, the later gold mounts unmarked 

Condition

cover re-glued otherwise fine 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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