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A Swiss or Austrian gold, enamel and diamond-set rectangular snuff box, circa 1830
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked inside 20 and with maker's mark S[&T?] under flowerhead in lozenge
- length 3 1/4 in.
- 8.4cm
the top set with diamond scrollwork surrounding a central rose-cut diamond of 2.48 carats, all edged in blue enamel, the sides chased with strips of ornament in blue enamel frames, with partly-enameled palmette and wreath motifs at the corners; in tooled red-leather case
Provenance
S.J. Phillips, London
Condition
small losses to enamel on right corners, otherwise good, impressive display of diamonds
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.