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A jewelled four-colour gold and enamel portrait snuff box, Hanau, circa 1780
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A jewelled four-colour gold and enamel portrait snuff box, Hanau, circa 1780
- diamonds, gold, enamel, glass
- 8.3 cm., 3 1/4 in. wide
oval, the lid applied with an earlier miniature, enamel under glass, of a gentleman, wearing a full-bottomed wig, orange-lined purple robe and lacy cravat, German school, rose diamond frame, within a border of coloured gold paillon vine tendrils on a ground of rich violet enamel over engine-turning in a moiré pattern within pale blue enamel and paillon leaf borders, the edges, thumbpiece and side dividers chased with fruits and flowers between laurel, traces of marks on lid and base, the rim with Hanau shell for 18ct gold
Condition
Would benefit from professional cleaning of gold; chip on left enamel panel; scratches to miniature consistent with agel; join in back visible on interior.
"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."