DescriptionAn enamel snuff box with gilt-metal mounts, German, circa 1740
rectangular, the lid centred with a military trophy with musical instruments in gold an green enamel, within a broad scroll and flower border, on an opaque white enamel ground, the sides decorated with 'chinoiserie' subjects, the base decorated with a trophy of love within an oval frame, geometrical ornaments in each corner, velvet-lined interior, apparently unmarked_______________________________________________________________
Tabatière en émail monté en métal doré, Allemagne, vers 1740
rectangulaire, le couvercle centré d'un trophée militaire avec des instruments de musique en émail doré et vert, dans une large bordure orné de volutes et de fleurs, sur un fond d'émail blanc opaque, les côtés décorés de "chinoiseries", la base décorée d'un trophée d'amour dans un cadre ovale, des ornements géométriques dans chaque angle, l'intérieur tapissé de velours, apparemment non poinçonnée
Long. 8 cm ; 3 1/8in longCondition reportTo request a Condition Report, please contact thierry.de.lachaise@sothebys.com
Please note: Condition XVI of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. (Veuillez noter que l'Article XVI des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Acheteurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.)
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
DescriptionAn enamel snuff box with gilt-metal mounts, German, circa 1740
rectangular, the lid centred with a military trophy with musical instruments in gold an green enamel, within a broad scroll and flower border, on an opaque white enamel ground, the sides decorated with 'chinoiserie' subjects, the base decorated with a trophy of love within an oval frame, geometrical ornaments in each corner, velvet-lined interior, apparently unmarked_______________________________________________________________
Tabatière en émail monté en métal doré, Allemagne, vers 1740
rectangulaire, le couvercle centré d'un trophée militaire avec des instruments de musique en émail doré et vert, dans une large bordure orné de volutes et de fleurs, sur un fond d'émail blanc opaque, les côtés décorés de "chinoiseries", la base décorée d'un trophée d'amour dans un cadre ovale, des ornements géométriques dans chaque angle, l'intérieur tapissé de velours, apparemment non poinçonnée
Long. 8 cm ; 3 1/8in longCondition reportTo request a Condition Report, please contact thierry.de.lachaise@sothebys.com
Please note: Condition XVI of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. (Veuillez noter que l'Article XVI des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Acheteurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.)
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
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