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A gold-mounted lacquer scent bottle case, Dutch, late 19th century, inset with an earlier enamel miniature
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold-mounted lacquer scent bottle case, Dutch, late 19th century, inset with an earlier enamel miniature
- Enamel miniature, metal, laquer, glass, diamond
- 8.7cm., 3 3/8 in. high
of upright rectangular form, the lid aplied with an enamel portrait of a young lady in a blue dress, her hair dressed with pearls and flowers, English School, circa 1770-1775, the gold cagework mounts chased with scrolls, flowers and angels' heads at corners, containing four gold-mounted glass scent bottles, diamond thumbpiece, prestige marks, Dutch control mark (1853-1906)
Provenance
With paper label reading 'The Fulford collection, V. 33'
Condition
enamel miniature in good condition, lacquer perished and flaking off on front, lid, base and mainly on right hand side where consequently gold mounts are lifting. One scent bottle with crack to shoulder.
"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
Frank Harris Fulford (1868-1943) was in his early thirties when he arrived in Leeds in 1902 from Canada with his wife and children. He set up a hugely popular business in patent medicine, whose incredible success was achieved through door-to-door leafleting, free gifts and blanket advertising in the popular press. Frank was also a talented violinist and a discerning collector of pictures, gold snuff boxes, enamel needle-cases and Chinese jades.
In 1912, he was a founder member and sponsor of the Leeds Art Collection Fund, and later was a generous donor to Temple Newsam House. In 1939 he provided a magnificent set of furniture for the drawing room and also gave some of his gold boxes for display. He died in 1943, aged 75.
In 1912, he was a founder member and sponsor of the Leeds Art Collection Fund, and later was a generous donor to Temple Newsam House. In 1939 he provided a magnificent set of furniture for the drawing room and also gave some of his gold boxes for display. He died in 1943, aged 75.