- 109
Mexico City
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold box
- assay master Cayetano Buitron, town, standard and duty marks
- 20ct gold
- 5.4cm., 2 1/8 in. high
chased and engraved with medallions of rural trophies, baskets of flowers and leaf garlands on a hatched gound, rose-cut diamond thumbpiece
Condition
overall good condition and fine chasing apart from lid not closing properly
"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
Mexican gold snuff boxes are very unique in their design, with their upright oval section, lightly domed ends and diamond thumbpiece. The loose fit of their lid would preclude their being used for snuff but the shape would serve for short cigaros. It has been suggested otherwise that these boxes were intended for comfits.