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A three-colour gold snuff box, Rémond, Lamy, Mercier & Co., Geneva, circa 1815-20
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- A three-colour gold snuff box, Rémond, Lamy, Mercier & Co., Geneva, circa 1815-20
- gold
- 9cm ; 3 1/2 in;
rectangular, engine-turned within wide borders chased with coloured gold scrolling flowery garlands, the interior of the lid with presentation inscription dated 1840, maker's mark IGRC in a horizontal lozenge, unofficial PC3 3e titre in use in Geneva
accompanied by a two page presentation letter on mourning writing paper from Lord Denbigh, writing on Queen Adelaide's behalf to Richard Creed
accompanied by a two page presentation letter on mourning writing paper from Lord Denbigh, writing on Queen Adelaide's behalf to Richard Creed
Provenance
The inscription reads: Presented / by / the Queen Dowager / to / Richard Creed Esqr. / 1840 The letter reads: 'Marlboro' House
Septr 26th 1840
Dear Sir
I am honoured with the Queen Dowager's Commands to transmit to you the accompanying Gold Snuff Box, which Her Majesty has been pleased to present to you as a testimony of the satisfaction which Her Majesty has experienced from your unremitting attentions.'
Richard Creed, a banker, was secretary of the London & Birmingham Railway Company at the time of the presentation, providing special trains for the Queen Dowager and her suite whenever she travelled from Euston where the company was based. He died, aged 88, in 1867.
Septr 26th 1840
Dear Sir
I am honoured with the Queen Dowager's Commands to transmit to you the accompanying Gold Snuff Box, which Her Majesty has been pleased to present to you as a testimony of the satisfaction which Her Majesty has experienced from your unremitting attentions.'
Richard Creed, a banker, was secretary of the London & Birmingham Railway Company at the time of the presentation, providing special trains for the Queen Dowager and her suite whenever she travelled from Euston where the company was based. He died, aged 88, in 1867.
Condition
box in good conditionalthough base is loose and there is a small tear to gold on hinge interior ; letter somewhat tattered.
"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."