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A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- width 9.2cm, 3 1/2 in
C. M. Weishaupt & Söhne, Hanau, mid 19th century, further struck: 14, the rim struck: 1233 and 56, later French ET import marks
of cartouche form, the lid, bombé sides and base enamelled in purple camaïeu with hunting and bucolic views within blue line borders, the surface engraved with scrolls and foliage, applied scroll thumbpiece
of cartouche form, the lid, bombé sides and base enamelled in purple camaïeu with hunting and bucolic views within blue line borders, the surface engraved with scrolls and foliage, applied scroll thumbpiece
Condition
As partly visible in the catalogue photo, each enamel cartouche (save one, left side) has enamel losses, most of which have been restored. Some enamel losses also to the blue line borders. Minor gold losses at back near the hinge.
"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."