Lot 411
- 411
Four-color gold and diamond snuff box, German, early 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
The rectangular box with bombé sides, the lid chased against a sablé ground with battling stags within an applied scrolling foliate frame hung with flower garlands, the four corners set with old-mine diamonds, the sides and base with engine-turned panels within husk-chased margins, 33/8 by 2¼ inches, maker's mark probably for Charles Colins Söhne, Hanau, early 19th century, with contemporary Viennese import mark.
Together with original lot tag from the Thurn and Taxis sale.
Together with original lot tag from the Thurn and Taxis sale.
Provenance
The Thurn und Taxis Collection, Sotheby's Geneva, November 17, 1992, lot 143.
Condition
The four diamonds weigh a total of approximately 1.25 carats and are of decorative quality. The box is in good condition overall. One tiny dent, which can only be seen from the inside of the box.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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 statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Gold boxes were a specialty of the firm of Charles Colins Söhne of Hanau. Charles Colin, described as a medailleur and bijoutier, died on October 29, 1817 but the business continued with his two sons, Esaie and Jacob Charles. Jacob Charles was married in 1811 to Jeanne Anne Thérese Remond, the elder surviving daughter of Jean George Remond, the celebrated Geneva gold box maker, who spent most of his working life in Geneva but maintained business interests in his native Hanau.