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An agate snuff box with two-colour gold mounts, Paris, 1782
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An agate snuff box with two-colour gold mounts, Paris, 1782
- agate, gold
- 9.3cm., 3 3/8 in. long
of oblong form, translucent honey agate lid and incurved base, the gold mounts chased with rosettes, maker's mark illegible, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel & J.F. Kalendrin (1782-1789), Paris date letter, petite garantie and recense 1809-19, petite recense 1819-38, later French control mark (eagle's head)
Provenance
Famille de Montesquieu;
thence by descent
thence by descent
Condition
A few pins missing to gold mount of lid; metal hinge pin; inner rim scuffed; otherwise very good condition
"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."