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A GOLD SNUFF BOX, JAN SERRAAS HAYE, AMSTERDAM, 1739, AND A SILVER-MOUNTED COPPER SNUFF BOX, DUTCH OR GERMAN, CIRCA 1720 | A gold snuff box, Jan Serraas Haye, Amsterdam, 1739, and a silver-mounted copper snuff box, Dutch or German, circa 1720
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
of oval form, the lid later applied with a miniature representing a busy Dutch lake view, under glass, 19th century, the box fully hallmarked, 5.6 cm., 2 1/4 in.; and a silver-mounted copper snuff box, Dutch or German, circa 1720, of cartouche form, the lid with an oval panel cast with a chinoiserie subject, surrounded by exotic birds and plants, the base engraved with elegant figures near a harbour above a blank cartouche, unmarked, 8 cm., 3 1/8 in.
Condition
The miniature with slight crazing throughout, discoloured glue stains and small flecks of colour losses to the top edge; the cartouche-shaped box with slight wear to the base, overall commensurate with age
"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."