- 703
A gold snuff box, probably French, late 19th century,
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold snuff box, probably French, late 19th century,
- gold
- 6.5cm., 2 5/8 in. wide
shaped rectangular form, decorated overall with wavy reeded diaper, prestige marks including maker's mark PT, date letter for 1742 and discharge of Louis Robin
Condition
96.5gr.some wear to corners, especially the front left corner with minute pin head hole. overall good condition.
"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 PT a mitre for device was identified as a 19th century mark by Charles Truman when he published the catalogue of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection. Mr Truman also lists two other boxes with the same maker's mark, one in the Wallace Collection, with marks for Paris, 1745-1747, the other in the Victoria and Albert Museum, with marks for Paris, 1746-1747. For further information, see Somers Cocks & Truman, The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, Renaissance jewels, gold boxes, etc., London, 1984, no. 87.