A PEARL-SET GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, RÉMOND, LAMY & CO., GENEVA, 1801-1804
A PEARL-SET GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, RÉMOND, LAMY & CO., GENEVA, 1801-1804
rectangular with cut corners, the lid applied with a chased gold tympanum and pillars around a rectangular pearl-framed enamel miniature painted with Father Time paddling a boat containing the allegorical figures of the Four Seasons, the base of the tympanum centred with a chased classical portrait within symmetric architectural foliage, patterned translucent blue enamel base and sides within black and gold borders, maker's mark only
9.6cm., 3¾in. wide
Condition Report:
An elegant box in good general order; some small restoration to enamel on the sides; white enamel on the base with a few minute firing flaws; 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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. 176
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. BO 16-70
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A PEARL-SET GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, RÉMOND, LAMY & CO., GENEVA, 1801-1804
rectangular with cut corners, the lid applied with a chased gold tympanum and pillars around a rectangular pearl-framed enamel miniature painted with Father Time paddling a boat containing the allegorical figures of the Four Seasons, the base of the tympanum centred with a chased classical portrait within symmetric architectural foliage, patterned translucent blue enamel base and sides within black and gold borders, maker's mark only
9.6cm., 3¾in. wide
Condition Report:
An elegant box in good general order; some small restoration to enamel on the sides; white enamel on the base with a few minute firing flaws; 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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. 176
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. BO 16-70
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