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A gold and enamel snuff box, Geneva, circa 1835
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and enamel snuff box, Geneva, circa 1835
- gold, enamel
- 7cm., 2 3/4 in. wide
of slender rectangular form, decorated in the manner of J.F. Bautte & Co., in champlevé and taille d'épargne enamels in brilliant colours, the lid with summer flowers within loop and petal borders, the sides and base with strapwork and plumy scrolls picked out in red, green and white on a black ground, thumbpiece with everted rim, unmarked apart from Belgian 1831-69 and other import marks
Condition
dent to back left corner and minor chipping to back right corner; otherwise slight chiplets and scratching on lid
"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."