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A gold and hardstone snuff box and three gold snuff boxes, 18th/19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and hardstone snuff box and three gold snuff boxes, 18th/19th century
- gold, agate, enamel
- 5.5cm., 2 1/8 in. ; 6.3cm., 2 1/2 in. ; 7.5cm., 3in. ; 8.4cm. 3 1/4 in. wide
the first, cartouche form, the lid and base of figured brown agate, the sides and borders chased with leaves and shells or diaper on a matted ground; the second, two-colour gold, rectangular with slightly bombé sides, engine-turned, between sides and borders chased with flowers on matted ground, maker’s mark SB a knot between in a vertical lozenge, French titre and departmental garantie number 3[?], 1809-19; the third rectangular with cut corners, wavy engine-turning within cut flower and leaf borders, maker’s mark L & C incuse, further struck 18k, circa 1805; the fourth, Rémond, Lamy, Mercier & Co., rectangular with rounded corners, oval medallion on lid with name erased, ground engine-turned within blue enamel flower heads and cut leaves, maker’s mark in horizontal lozenge, Geneva occupation 3e titre and grosse garantie and French and unofficial Geneva 3e titre, 1809-1814
Condition
1. agate: overall good condition, minor chip to corner of base panel, 47.2gr.
2. two-colours gold: overall good order apart from traces of solders to right end, 93.5gr.
3. rectangular with cut-corners: good condition overall, 77.7gr.
4. good condition apart from wear and uplifting to lid above hinge, probably as a result of wear, left side of lid lifting up slightly and not closing properly, 51.9gr.
"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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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."