A GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL SNUFF BOX, RÉMOND, LAMY, MERCIER & CO., GENEVA, CIRCA 1814

A GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL SNUFF BOX, RÉMOND, LAMY, MERCIER & CO., GENEVA, CIRCA 1814

of navette form, the lid chased with a crowned Napoleonic eagle with spread wings perched on a laurel branch and emphasised with split pearls, within a narrow blue enamel border, the sides chased with flowery scrollwork and enamelled with urns in taille d’épargne below a scalloped enamel border enclosing tulips, the base chased with a military trophy within a garland-hung laurel wreath on a sablé ground, maker's mark IGRC in a horizontal lozenge only
9.4 cm., 3¾in. wide

Condition Report:
Good condition. Some surface wear to base, commensurate with age. Would benefit from light professional cleaning; the hinge a little stiff

"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.
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Provenance:
Anonymous vendor, Sotheby’s, 3 July 1980, lot 20;

Anonymous vendor, Christie’s, 2 November 1986, lot 396