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A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- width 7cm, 2 3/4 in
maker's mark FS in script crowned with French prestige marks, circa 1790
oval, the lid, sides and base decorated with coloured gold paillon urns of flowers and swagged ornament on an ice blue ground within blue and green enamelled trailing flower borders on a sablé ground
oval, the lid, sides and base decorated with coloured gold paillon urns of flowers and swagged ornament on an ice blue ground within blue and green enamelled trailing flower borders on a sablé ground
Condition
Barely perceptible enamel losses at borders. Front panel with shallow scrape (not down to gold) at upper right, visible in catalogue photo. Otherwise in very 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."