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A gold and enamel 'Oriental market' snuff box, Geneva, circa 1840
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and enamel 'Oriental market' snuff box, Geneva, circa 1840
- gold, enamel
- 7cm., 2 3/4 in. wide
oval, the lid and the base each centred with an opaque yellow shaped reserve painted with a gardening trophy and a plethora of summer flowers, the borders and sides of opaque sky-blue with polychrome and taille d'épargne flowers, apparently unmarked
Provenance
The Property of a Gentleman, Christie's Geneva, 14-15 November 1983, lot 472
Condition
Very good condition apart from chip to enamel on lid reserve at 2-3 o'clock. The interior with some pinprick denting.
"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."