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A GOLD, PEARL AND ENAMEL MUSICAL SNUFF BOX, MOULINIÉ, BAUTTE & CO., GENEVA, 1804-1808 | A gold, pearl and enamel musical snuff box, Moulinié, Bautte & Co., Geneva, 1804-1808
估價
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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描述
- 8 cm., 3 1/8 in. wide, with later key
of navette form, the lid painted with a herdswoman taking her charges to water, within a pearl border, the sides and base with blue translucent enamel on rayed engine-turning, the sides with oval flower-painted medallions within further pearls, half the interior with engine-turned cover concealing the musical movement with sliding keyhole cover, maker's mark, local 3rd standard mark, the right rim with French 3rd standard mark and departmental tête de coq for 1798-1809, the interior of the base numbered: 374
來源
Sale: Christie's, Geneva, 16 May 1984, lot 569
Condition
Overall good condition, extensive but invisible restoration to enamel on the lid and side, very small loss to enamel on the lower rim of the panel on the right side, two minute chips, crackling to enamel of medallions. One pin missing below the slideable panel for winding the movement. The movement is not contemporary with the box and is inscribed '255' and 'LV'.
"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."