A gold and enamel snuff box, Les Frères Toussaint, Hanau, circa 1790

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May 25, 03:15 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A gold and enamel snuff box, Les Frères Toussaint, Hanau, circa 1790

of rectangular form with cut corners, the lid centred with a commemorative gold bust of Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor (1741-1790), all sides with an engine-turned pattern of contrasting reeded lozenges, within narrow pale blue and black enamel borders and gold ornamented borders, French prestige marks including maker's mark, charge mark of Julien Alaterre and date letter K, Viennese early 19^th century control mark

9.1cm., 3½in. wide

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In good condition, bar some tiny traces of restoration to pale blue enamel border, overall weight 114.6 grams

"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."

Christie’s Geneva, 19 November 1979, lot 27