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A gold snuff box, Simon-Achille Léger, Paris, 1819-1838
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold snuff box, Simon-Achille Léger, Paris, 1819-1838
- gold,
- 7.4 cm., 3in. long
of pocket-fitting rectangular form, scale engine-turned panels within engraved foliate borders, the bombé sides chased with formal leaves on a sablé ground, the interior inscribed: 'G. Desfontaines', maker's mark, Paris 3e titre et garantie
Provenance
The Property of a Gentleman, Christie's Geneva, 14-15 November 1983, lot 494
Condition
Back left corner slightly dented; front right corner split;; gold hinge pin has been removed and replaced presumably for re-alignment.
"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."