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A pearl, gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
4,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- width 9cm, 3 1/2 in
makers' mark S&D incuse for Sène & Detalla, Geneva, circa 1805
rectangular with cut corners, the lid applied with an oval Geneva enamel plaque painted with Orpheus and Eurydice, within a graduated split pearl frame, the ground enamelled in translucent blue over engine-turned crocus flower motifs within taille d'épargne crenellated borders of shells and lozenges
rectangular with cut corners, the lid applied with an oval Geneva enamel plaque painted with Orpheus and Eurydice, within a graduated split pearl frame, the ground enamelled in translucent blue over engine-turned crocus flower motifs within taille d'épargne crenellated borders of shells and lozenges
Condition
Excellent condition throughout.
"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
The ground on this box has been unusually cleverly turned so that there appear to be three shades of blue involved instead of just one.