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A gold and tortoiseshell snuff box, probably French, circa 1800
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A gold and tortoiseshell snuff box, probably French, circa 1800
- tortoiseshell, mother of pearl, ivory, hardstone (Shell), gold, gilt metal
rectangular with rounded corners, the lid set with a cameo of the profile of an emperor on a gold plaque chased with scrolls and acanthus on matted ground, 8cm., 3 1/8 in. high ; and two tortoiseshell bonbonnières, French, circa 1800, each inset with a miniature depicting a putto by an altar, the larger example with gilt-metal mounts, 5.5cm., 2 1/8 in. diameter ; the smaller with gold mounts, the miniature applied on mother of pearl, 4.8cm., 3 7/8 in. diameter
Condition
1. overall good condition apart from some chips to edge of base.
both bonbonnieres with detached miniatures and chips to edges.
"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."