A jewelled gold and enamel snuff box, Friedrich Fyrwald, Stockholm, 1794,
Estimate:
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
A jewelled gold and enamel snuff box, Friedrich Fyrwald, Stockholm, 1794,
A jewelled gold and enamel snuff box, Friedrich Fyrwald, Stockholm, 1794,
Estimate:
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot sold:
9,450
GBP
A jewelled gold and enamel snuff box, Friedrich Fyrwald, Stockholm, 1794,
oval, in Geneva taste, decorated in translucent blue enamel over sun-ray reeded engine-turning within opaque white enamel and colourful paillon borders, the lid later applied with an oval enamel plaque painted with a pastoral subject in a rose-cut diamond frame, maker’s mark, fully hallmarked for 20ct gold, in modern red leather case
6.7cm., 2⅝in. wide
(2)
a fine and rare box in good condition, bar a few small traces of restoration and some minor losses to enamel
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.
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