A PEARL, GOLD AND ENAMEL MUSICAL SNUFF BOX, RÉMOND, LAMY, MERCIER & CO., GENEVA, CIRCA 1815
A PEARL, GOLD AND ENAMEL MUSICAL SNUFF BOX, RÉMOND, LAMY, MERCIER & CO., GENEVA, CIRCA 1815
circular, the lid finely painted with flowers, peaches, grapes and a pear, probably by Jean Maystre (1770-1834), on a translucent blue enamel ground over wavy engine-turning, the sides with ornaments of chased flowers within square frames of white and black enamel, the base with wavy sun-ray patterned engine-turning within a white enamel border and a stylised garland of alternating gold flowers in blue circles and elegant gold leaves, pinned disc musical movement, maker's mark IGRC in a horizontal lozenge, unofficial PC3 18 ct standard mark, with key
6cm., 2 3/8. in. diameter
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Condition Report:
Translucent blue enamel to the sides nearly completely lost, gold liner missing; enamel on central panel on base missing; footrim bent, resulting in a partial gap between base and side; the fine painting on the lid in very good condition
"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."
Provenance:
The Sir David Salomons Collection, cat. no 179
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. BO 15-70
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A PEARL, GOLD AND ENAMEL MUSICAL SNUFF BOX, RÉMOND, LAMY, MERCIER & CO., GENEVA, CIRCA 1815
circular, the lid finely painted with flowers, peaches, grapes and a pear, probably by Jean Maystre (1770-1834), on a translucent blue enamel ground over wavy engine-turning, the sides with ornaments of chased flowers within square frames of white and black enamel, the base with wavy sun-ray patterned engine-turning within a white enamel border and a stylised garland of alternating gold flowers in blue circles and elegant gold leaves, pinned disc musical movement, maker's mark IGRC in a horizontal lozenge, unofficial PC3 18 ct standard mark, with key
6cm., 2 3/8. in. diameter
(2)
Condition Report:
Translucent blue enamel to the sides nearly completely lost, gold liner missing; enamel on central panel on base missing; footrim bent, resulting in a partial gap between base and side; the fine painting on the lid in very good condition
"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."
Provenance:
The Sir David Salomons Collection, cat. no 179
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. BO 15-70
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