- 725
An 'émail de Saxe' snuff box with silver-gilt mounts, mid-18th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- An 'émail de Saxe' snuff box with silver-gilt mounts, mid-18th century
- silver, enamel, gold
- 6.2cm., 2 1/5 in. wide and 7cm., 2 3/4 in. diameter
cartouche form, decorated in polychrome enamel and raised gilding with chinoiserie subjects, the lid interior painted with a bird and flowers; and a similarly decorated enamel bonbonnière, circular with baluster sides, the lid with a seated figure of Diana, reeded silver mounts, both unmarked
Condition
earlier one: some losses to decoration, losses and haircracks to bottom left
later one: good condition overall
"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."