Lot 468
  • 468

A GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, GUIDON, GIDE & BLONDET FILS, GENEVA, 1801-1804 | A gold and enamel snuff box, Guidon, Gide & Blondet fils, Geneva, 1801-1804

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • 8.9cm., 3 1/2 in. wide
rectangular with cut corners, the lid with an enamel panel, by Abraham Lissignol père, signed: Lissignol, depicting Luna in a carriage pulled by four animated white horses, their bridles held by a putto, above clouds and before the rising moon, signed Lissignol, bordered by black enamel and split pearls, the sides and base with translucent steel blue enamel on zig-zag engine-turning, the corners with panels representing a turtle-dove, an arrow-pierced heart, and two classical profiles, on pale blue enamel, the sides and base further decorated with blue, black and gold stylised taille d'épargne border, maker's mark GGB crowned incuse in lid and base

Condition

Excellent condition, minor scuff on base only
"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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