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Four tortoiseshell piqué snuff boxes, various dates
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Four tortoiseshell piqué snuff boxes, various dates
- tortoiseshell, gold
two Neapolitan examples, one, circa 1730, rectangular inlaid in gold with chinoiserie subjects, 7.9cm., 3 1/8 in. wide ; the other, circa 1760, rectangular with lobed sides, the lid inlaid in gold with a pastoral subject, gilt-metal mounts, 8cm., 3 1/8 in. wide ; a circular French blond tortoiseshell bonbonnière, circa 1780, with pellet ornament and beaded gold mounts, discharge mark of Henry Clavel (fleur de jasmin), 6.2cm., 2 1/2 in. diameter; and an upright oval blond example inlaid with bands of gold piqué, engraved gold mounts, 6.4cm., 2 1/2 in wide
Condition
1. base loose, and other sides glued, mounts not fitting properly. left side panel cracked. gold applied ornament lifting. pique decoration in good condition.
2. some chips to tortoiseshell, gold applied ornament to base lifting. pique decoration in good condition.
3. gold mounts lifting, some chips to base rim.
4. cracked and reglued. chips to base rim. some gold ornament missing. gold ornament to base reglued.
"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."