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A FOUR-COLOUR GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, GERMAN, PROBABLY HANAU, CIRCA 1825 | A four-colour gold and enamel snuff box, German, probably Hanau, circa 1825
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 8.8cm., 3 1/2 in. wide
rectangular, the lid inset with a Geneva enamel plaque painted with lakeside cattle, the bombé sides and base with ribbed or engine-turned panels within coloured gold ornament of chased with flowers and scrolls, traces of marks in base
Provenance
Estate of the late Gerard Oliven, sale, Christie's Geneva, 16 May 1984, lot 540
Condition
Good condition throughout. Marks not legible but probably unknown maker's mark GT with lion mark and ray mark
"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."