- 558
A gold and aventurine glass snuff box, Christopher Binger I or II, London, circa 1804
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and aventurine glass snuff box, Christopher Binger I or II, London, circa 1804
- silver-gilt, aventurine, glass, Tortoiseshell
oval, in early 18th century taste, 8 cm., 3 1/8 in.; a small circular tortoiseshell box with two-colour gold piqué stripes and mounts, discharge marks of Julien Alaterre, Paris, 1768-1774; a circular scroll-engraved glass bonbonnière in cinque-cento taste with enamelled gold mounts, probably Vienna, late 19th century, contemporary French charançon, 4.3 cm., 1 5/8 in.; and an agate trunk with wavy gilt-metal mounts, German or English late 18th century, 6.4 cm., 2 1/2 in
Provenance
First item: Manuscript Catalogue of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p. 8, ‘Crewe collection’;
second item: idem, p. 10, ‘Given to Robert Earl of Crewe’.
second item: idem, p. 10, ‘Given to Robert Earl of Crewe’.
Condition
First good with slight scratching on base; second, mounts slightly bent and one loose; third, upper mount loose, slight enamel losses; last cracked at one end of base, gilt-metal discoloured in some places.
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"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."