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An enameled gold snuff box, maker's mark GT incuse, Swiss or German, circa 1820
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked inside cover and base with maker's mark, flowerhead, and shield, cover rim stamped 1146
- Gold, enamel
- length 3 3/8 in.
- 8.6cm
rectangular, cover mounted with an oval enamel miniature of a young couple consulting a fortune teller, surrounded by chased acanthus on matted ground, surface engine-turned within borders of champlevé blue enamel formal foliage
Condition
restoration to left of miniature, minor loss to blue enamel borders on sides, one corner dented, 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.