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A GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, GERMAN, CIRCA 1810 | A gold and enamel snuff box, German, circa 1810
估價
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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描述
- 9cm., 3 1/2 in. wide
rectangular with rounded corners, the lid inset with a Geneva enamel plaque painted with children by a lake playing 'Thread the Needle', after William Hamilton, blue and gold enamel border, the sides and base chased with scrolling foliage, urns and caryatids on a matted ground, maker's mark S&C in an oval, a flowerhead and French prestige 'grosse garantie' for 1798-1809
Condition
overall good condition apart from minute and almost not noticeable restoration to top left corner, replaced pins to 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."