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Deux tabatieres, non poinconnees, probablement Hollande ou Allemagne, premiere moitie du XVIIIe siecle
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux tabatieres, non poinconnees, probablement Hollande ou Allemagne, premiere moitie du XVIIIe siecle
- silver-gilt, metal, hardstone
la première ovale, le couvercle et le dessous repoussés de vues de jardins, la bâte de rinceaux feuillagés, 7,5 cm, 3 in ; la seconde, en forme de cartouche, en agate à formes figurées, les montures en métal doré ciselées de guirlandes, 8,5 cm, 3 3/8 in
the first oval, the lid and base embossed with views of formal gardens with mansions in the distance, the sides with formal scrolling foliage and ribbons, gilt interior, 7,5 cm ; 3 in; and a cartouche-form snuff box of interestingly-patterned agate, gilt-metal garland mounts, 8,5 cm ; 3 3/8 in
the first oval, the lid and base embossed with views of formal gardens with mansions in the distance, the sides with formal scrolling foliage and ribbons, gilt interior, 7,5 cm ; 3 in; and a cartouche-form snuff box of interestingly-patterned agate, gilt-metal garland mounts, 8,5 cm ; 3 3/8 in
Condition
Some wear of first particularly on lid, also foil worn in tiny patches on lid and its interior; second excellent.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A première vue, cette boîte semble être en vermeil. A quelques endroits cependant, la surface abîmée révèle sous la très fine feuille de vermeil une base en métal qui semble être de l'argent. Cette technique n'était encore qu'au stade expérimental mais fut développée par la suite, notamment en Angleterre dans les années 1760, pour donner naissance à l'industrie de métal argenté de Sheffield.
At first sight this box appears to be made of silver-gilt. In several small places, however, the surface has deteriorated to reveal that it is a thin gilded silver foil over a core metal, which itself is apparently silver. This seems to have been an experimental construction of the type which, in England, eventually led in the early 1760s to the exploitation of just such a technique and the establishment of the Sheffield Plate industry.
At first sight this box appears to be made of silver-gilt. In several small places, however, the surface has deteriorated to reveal that it is a thin gilded silver foil over a core metal, which itself is apparently silver. This seems to have been an experimental construction of the type which, in England, eventually led in the early 1760s to the exploitation of just such a technique and the establishment of the Sheffield Plate industry.