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A gold and enamel snuff box, London, 1775
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and enamel snuff box, London, 1775
- leather, gold and enamel
- 7.7 cm, 3 in wide
oval, the sides and base with medallions painted en camaïeu in sepia and white, in the manner associated with Craft and Moser, with subjects taken from Antique engraved gems, the base with the marriage of Eros and Psyche, after the Marlborough Gem, within white pellet borders, the lid later painted with Hebe, handmaiden of the Gods, the ground of translucent blue enamel over engraving and further embellished with enamelled rosettes and trophies, maker's mark [?]I or I[?], possibly for John Pickhaver
Condition
The medallion on the lid has been repainted abd at an earlier date the medallions on the sides have been lacquered so it is not possible to estimate the extent of any damage. The two rosettes at top and bottom of lid have also been restored. There is minor scratching to medallion on base
"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
Compare with a gold and enamel box with very similar ornament on sides and base in the Gilbert Collection, maker's mark of John Pickhaver and British lion mark only, (Charles Truman, The Gilbert Collection of Gold Boxes, vol.I, Los Angeles, 1991, no. 109). Pickhaver entered a mark as goldworker from Grafton Street, Soho, in 1774 and died in 1779. For further details, see Brian Beet, 'John Pickhaver', The Silver Society Journal, vol. 14, p. 95.