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A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- width 8.8cm, 3 1/2 in
maker's mark GW in a rectangle, with two cartwheels, perhaps for Mainz, German, circa 1800
rectangular with cut corners, the lid with a central panel painted en plein with Venus teasing Cupid, the ground striped in gold and pale blue enamel within chevron ornament in black enamel and sablé, white sprig borders
rectangular with cut corners, the lid with a central panel painted en plein with Venus teasing Cupid, the ground striped in gold and pale blue enamel within chevron ornament in black enamel and sablé, white sprig borders
Condition
There are two areas of loss to white enamel border on bottom rims left side and back, both approx. 7mm long and both down to the gold. Minor scratches and nicks. Otherwise in generally good condition.
"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."