拍品 540
  • 540

A THREE-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF BOX, JEAN FORMEY, PARIS, 1764/5 | A three-colour gold snuff box, Jean Formey, Paris, 1764/5

估價
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
招標截止

描述

  • 8.7 cm., 3 1/2 in. wide
of elongated oval form, the lid chased with a central oval containing an urn, the sides and base with rosettes on a lobed and fluted ground within ribbon-bound laurel borders, maker's mark, charge and discharge marks of Jean-Jacques Prévost, contremarque of Julien Alaterre, date letter for Paris 1764/5

Condition

Very good condition, a few minute surface scratches, commensurate with age. Overall weight 156.2 g.
"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."