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A two-colour gold and hardstone snuff box
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- width 11cm, 4 1/2 in
apparently unmarked, German or Austrian, late 18th century, later French ET import marks
of shaped oval form, the lid, sides and base inlaid with panels of red, honey, moss and banded grey agates within reeded gold cloisons, the lid chased with two-colour gold acanthus, gold-lining
of shaped oval form, the lid, sides and base inlaid with panels of red, honey, moss and banded grey agates within reeded gold cloisons, the lid chased with two-colour gold acanthus, gold-lining
Condition
One base panel and one lid panel cracked, otherwise in 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."
Catalogue Note
It appears that, as with some Neuber boxes, the agates are laid on painted card to enhance the colour. Intriguingly the paint has crizzled in some places leaving glimpses of the writing on the card below.