- 9
A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- width 9.8cm, 3 7/8 in
maker's mark FJ incuse with sunray and crossed S marks, circa 1815, the rim numbered: 4945
rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein in opaque and translucent enamels with a shepherd and an angler at rest near a mountain stream, flanked by swirling striped blue cornucopiae of fruit, incised sunray corners, the sides and base smartly striped to simulate chintz, with bands of incised herringbone and overlapping painted laurel, rose and periwinkle sprays
rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein in opaque and translucent enamels with a shepherd and an angler at rest near a mountain stream, flanked by swirling striped blue cornucopiae of fruit, incised sunray corners, the sides and base smartly striped to simulate chintz, with bands of incised herringbone and overlapping painted laurel, rose and periwinkle sprays
Condition
Small scrape on lid at 1 o'clock, which is visible in the catalogue photo, and a tiny scratch above mountain, also visible in catalogue photo; larger scrapes to enamel on sides including two down to the gold. The interior would benefit from a professional clean.
PLEASE NOTE: The interior has a later inscription dated 1885.
"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."