Lot 92
  • 92

A mother-of-pearl portrait snuff box with gold cagework mounts, second half of 19th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A mother-of-pearl portrait snuff box with gold cagework mounts, second half of 19th century
  • gold, mother of pearl, porcelain
  • 8.2cm., 3 1/4 in. wide
rectangular, the lid set with an earlier oval enamel miniature of a nobleman, manner of Peter Boy, the mother-of-pearl panels engraved with flowers and diaperwork within scrolls, the underside with a vacant oval medallion, ribbon-bound wavy rims, raised thumbpiece, French prestige marks including charge marks of Antoine Leschaudel, date letter A and maker's mark [B] T

Provenance

Anonymous vendor, Sotheby's Zurich, 13 November 1979, lot 210

Condition

overall 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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