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A gold and enamel snuff box, Hanau, circa 1780-85
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and enamel snuff box, Hanau, circa 1780-85
- gold, enamel
- 8.5cm., 3 1/4 in wide
of oval form, the lid inset with an enamel medallion painted with Hercules and Omphale within a rope and pellet frame, on a translucent blue ground, white enamel borders, Paris prestige marks including maker's mark FS (les Frères Souchay) in script, charge mark of Julien Alaterre and discharge mark of Julien Berthe (19ct Hanau standard mark)
Condition
Some restoration to dark blue enamel but generally good impression, particularly pleasing details such as the entwined blue enamel and gold mount to lid.
"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."