- 709
A gold snuff box, William Currie, Dublin, circa 1745/50
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- A gold snuff box, William Currie, Dublin, circa 1745/50
- gold
- 6.8cm., 2 3/4 in. wide
of cartouche form, the panel chased with a subject from ancient history, probably Hector and Andromach watching their son Astyanax sport his father's helmet and sword, within rocaille shells and flower garlands, the base with a mirrored monogram AN
Provenance
The Property of a Gentleman, Sotheby's Zurich, 7 November 1975, lot 36
Condition
overall good condition apart from wear to faces on lid chasing, and clear marks on lid lining and base.
"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
Jackson records William Currie, with this specific maker's mark, as working in Dublin around 1745, mainly producing tobacco and gold boxes; see C.J. Jackson, English Goldsmiths & their Marks, 3rd Edn., Woodbridge, 1989, p. 635. Currie is recorded as becoming free in 1730, served as Master of the Dublin Goldsmiths' Guild in 1756/7 and died in 1772. For a Dublin gold freedom box of 1754 and an undated example for Kildare, both with Currie's mark, see Christie's London, 19 November 2002, lot 130 and 20 November 2001, lot 5.