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An enameled gold snuff box, maker's mark FJ crowned incuse, Swiss or German, circa 1810
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked inside cover and base with maker's mark, pseudo marks, interlaced S's, and sunburst, cover rim stamped 1454
- Gold, enamel
- length 3 1/4 in.
- 7.8cm
rectangular with cut corners, cover enameled with a family admiring a nest of doves on black ground, surface decorated with stripes of turquoise enamel within crenelated borders of white enamel spaced with stars
Condition
damage to base of enamel plaque and some small losses to enamel sides and base, 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.
Catalogue Note
See Enamels of the World 700-2000, Khalili collections, essay by Julia Clark, p. 301-303 for a discussion on the identity of the maker and the significance of the stamped numbers.