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A jewelled gold and enamel toothpick case, Geneva, circa 1800
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- A jewelled gold and enamel toothpick case, Geneva, circa 1800
- leather, jewelled gold and enamel
- 8.5 cm, 3 1/4 in wide
rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein, probably by Jean-Louis Richter, with a staghunt, the taille d'épargne lozenge border further set with rose diamonds, the sides and base enamelled in translucent blue over striped engine-turning, unmarked apart from French hibou control, in red leather case
Condition
Excellent codnition; case rubbed.
"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
For a snuffbox painted with the same subject, signed by Jean-Louis Richter, on a box by Rémond, Lamy & Co., of 1801-1804, see Sotheby's London, 20 November 2003, lot 64.