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A gold and enamel snuff box, Hanau, circa 1780
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and enamel snuff box, Hanau, circa 1780
- enamel, gold
- 8.4cm. 3 1/4 in. wide
oval, the lid later set with an enamel miniature of a lady in 17th century dress, intended to represent Henriette d'Angleterre (1644-1670), in silver and enamel frame, late 19th century, the ground enamelled in translucent blue over line and pellet engine-turning, the borders richly chased and enamelled with opalescent beads nestling among red berries and green leaves, French prestige marks including maker's mark crowned EC, R crowned and simulated charge mark of Julien Alaterre, the rim with duck head 19ct control mark
Provenance
The property of a Lady of Title, Christie's Geneva, 14-15 November 1983, lot 631
Condition
Blue enamel has been well replaced throughout and there has been discreet touching up to enamel on borders. The silver from the miniature frame has discoloured the gold border but could easily be professionally cleaned. In general a pretty box
"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."
Catalogue Note
The maker's mark crowned EC appears on several gold boxes 'of consistently high quality' in collections such as the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection, London, the Metroplitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Louvre, Paris. The maker however has not been identified yet. For further information and illustrations, see L. Seelig, 'Gold box production in Hanau', Murdoch / Zech ed., Going for Gold, Brighton, London, 2014.