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A GROUP OF SEVEN CIRCULAR GOLD PILL AND POWDER BOXES, FIVE GENEVA, 1809-1814 | A group of seven circular gold pill and powder boxes, five Geneva, 1809-1814
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- 4.5cm., 1 3/4in. to 6.8cm., 2 5/8in. diameter
the five each engine-turned in various patterns within chased leaf and scroll borders, each with maker's mark, French occupation 3e titre et garantie for dept. du Léman, PC3 standard, the largest Sené & Detalla, numbered in base: 129, one Moulinié, Bautte & Cie., one Joly & Chenevard, and two Louis Galopin; a three-colour gold powder box, chased with monogram AB within leaves, reeded ground, unmarked; and a two-colour pill box scattered with pellets and mullets within cord and bead borders, charge and discharge of Henri Clavel, Paris, 1780-1782;
Condition
All in crisp condition but would benefit from professional cleaning
"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."