Lot 25
  • 25

Tabatière en or et émail, probablement Hanau, vers 1795

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Tabatière en or et émail, probablement Hanau, vers 1795
  • yellow gold, enamel
  • Long. 6 cm ; 2 3/8 in
ovale, le couvercle peint en plein de fleurs dans une urne, le fond à décor ciselé et guilloché, à bordures émaillées, poinçons des rayons de soleil et S rayés, la bordure numérotée 3877

the lid painted en plein with an oval panel of delicate flowers in an urn, the ground with engine-turned and incised ornament, the lid with pale blue and white enamel borders, sunray and crossed-S marks, the rim numbered: 3877

Condition

Minute nicks to top border, otherwise excellent order 55.6gr
"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."