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deux tabatieres rectangulaires en or et email a pans coupes
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- deux tabatieres rectangulaires en or et email a pans coupes
- gold, gilt-metal, enamel, hardstone
- Larg. 8,7 cm ; 3 3/8 in et 9 cm ; 3 1/2 in
la première sertie postérieurement d'un panneau Souvenir en lapis lazuli et diamants, sur un fond strié et ceint de bordures entrelacées, l'intérieur divisé en deux compartiments, dont l'un contenant un mouvement musical, Sené & Neisser, Genève, titre de l'occupation française 1809-1814 (tête de coq), avec sa clé ; la seconde, France, les panneaux émaillés et peints en grisaille sur un fond bleu de putti et cygnes, les bordures émaillées de blanc et paillons, la monture à cage ciselée de feuilles d'acanthe, très petite garantie après 1782
the first, later applied with a lapis-lazuli losange applied in rose diamonds: Souvenir, patterned reeded ground within interlaced wheat-ear borders, the interior divided into two compartments, one of which now containing a musical movement, Senè & Neisser, Geneva, French occupation cockerel's head for 1809-1814, with key; and a French snuff box, the enamel panels painted en grisaille on blue with putti and swans, paillons and white enamel borders, gold acanthus cagework mounts, struck with très petit garantie after 1752 only
the first, later applied with a lapis-lazuli losange applied in rose diamonds: Souvenir, patterned reeded ground within interlaced wheat-ear borders, the interior divided into two compartments, one of which now containing a musical movement, Senè & Neisser, Geneva, French occupation cockerel's head for 1809-1814, with key; and a French snuff box, the enamel panels painted en grisaille on blue with putti and swans, paillons and white enamel borders, gold acanthus cagework mounts, struck with très petit garantie after 1752 only
Condition
First: lacking three letters of motto on lid, small chips to blue enamel, borders dented (rear hand-side and bottom right-hand side border) so that edge is detached, mouvement compartment now fixed with five later gold screws, mouvement not currently playing.
Second: cracks to enamel on lid base and back panel, small portion of border missing at rear, some lid pins lacking
"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."