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GOLD SNUFF BOX, CHARLES ROWLINS AND WILLIAM SUMER, 1841
Estimate
14,000 - 20,000 CHF
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Description
Engraved with scroll motifs, landscapes and coat of arms, British assay mark for gold and maker's mark for Charles Rowlins and William Sumer.
Provenance
Presented by the Master Pilots and Seamen of the Corporation of the Trinity House, Newcastle upon Tyne to his Imperial Highness the Archduke Frederick of Austria, on the occasion of his visit to their town.
Condition
British assay mark for 18 carat gold and maker's mark for Charles Rowlins and William Sumer. Scratches to the metal and some indents. In very good condition. Measuring approximately 82 x 56 x 25mm. Gross weight approximately 140 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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
The lid opening to reveal the following inscription: 'PRESENTED
17th November 1842
By the MASTER PILOTS AND SEAMEN of the
CORPORATION of the TRINITY HOUSE, NEWCASTLE upon TYNE.
With the Freedom of their Corporation enclosed
TO HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS
The Archduke Frederick of Austria
On the Occasion of his late Visit to their Ancient Town.
IN TESTIMONY OF THEIR APPROBATION OF HIS
Gallant and Seaman-like Conduit
WHILST IN COMMAND OF ONE OF HIS
IMPERIAL MAJESTY THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA'S FRIGATES
IN CONJUCTION WITH HER
Britannic Majesty's Fleet
Under the Command of
Rear Admiral Stopford on the Coast of Syria
in the Year 1840.'
Accompanied by a letter from the Master Pilots and Seamen of the Corporation of the Trinity House of Newcastle to his Imperial Highness the Archduke Frederick of Austria, dated 17 November 1842.
17th November 1842
By the MASTER PILOTS AND SEAMEN of the
CORPORATION of the TRINITY HOUSE, NEWCASTLE upon TYNE.
With the Freedom of their Corporation enclosed
TO HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS
The Archduke Frederick of Austria
On the Occasion of his late Visit to their Ancient Town.
IN TESTIMONY OF THEIR APPROBATION OF HIS
Gallant and Seaman-like Conduit
WHILST IN COMMAND OF ONE OF HIS
IMPERIAL MAJESTY THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA'S FRIGATES
IN CONJUCTION WITH HER
Britannic Majesty's Fleet
Under the Command of
Rear Admiral Stopford on the Coast of Syria
in the Year 1840.'
Accompanied by a letter from the Master Pilots and Seamen of the Corporation of the Trinity House of Newcastle to his Imperial Highness the Archduke Frederick of Austria, dated 17 November 1842.