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A diamond-set gold and enamel box
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- width 9.5cm, 3 3/4 in
struck only: 18K, probably Hanau, third quarter of the 19th century
of shaped rectangular form with shallow bombé sides, the lid enamelled in translucent blue and richly applied in rose diamonds with a central clematis flower within a wide openwork border of scrolling foliage and flowers, the sides similarly decorated in blue taille d'épargne, the base engraved with diaper and scrollwork on a finely-grained ground
of shaped rectangular form with shallow bombé sides, the lid enamelled in translucent blue and richly applied in rose diamonds with a central clematis flower within a wide openwork border of scrolling foliage and flowers, the sides similarly decorated in blue taille d'épargne, the base engraved with diaper and scrollwork on a finely-grained ground
Condition
Excellent condition and very attractive.
"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."