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A German gold, diamond and enamel presentation snuff box, Charles Colins Son, Hanau, circa 1840
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- marked inside base and cover
- Gold, enamel
- length 3 1/2 in.
- 9cm
rectangular, cover chased in relief with scrollwork on matted ground, now set with enamel miniature of Mars and Venus within a border of rose diamonds and flanked by six large rose diamonds, thumbpiece chased as a lion mask, sides and base engine-turned within chased floral and scroll borders
Condition
enamel miniature probably replaces a diamond set monogram or portrait miniature, 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.