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A two-colour gold and enamel snuff box, Esaias Fernau, Hanau, circa 1780
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A two-colour gold and enamel snuff box, Esaias Fernau, Hanau, circa 1780
- gold, enamel
- 9cm., 3 1/2 in. wide
oval, decorated with orange enamel over scale engine-turning within narrow opaque white and chased laurel borders, the lid applied with a later enamel plaque painted with a serenade, gold laurel frame, the side rim applied with garlands, the base interior struck with French prestige marks including maker's mark EF, charge of J. Alaterre and date letter J, the rim with Hanau bird control for 19ct gold
Condition
lid lining replaced, slight hinge problem so box does not stay shut completely, some very discreet restoration on side panels
"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
For an illustration of the marks, attributed to Esaias Fernau, which appear on this snuff box, on a gold and enamel snuff box in the Thurn und Taxis Collection, see Lorenz Seelig, ‘Eighteenth century Hanau gold boxes’, Silver Society of Canada Journal, 2015, vol. 18, fig. 57/58, together with an explanation of the recent attribution.