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A gold and enamel snuff box set with a hardstone cameo, Adrien-Jean-Maximilien Vachette, Paris, circa 1807-1813, retailed by Etienne Nitot & fils
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and enamel snuff box set with a hardstone cameo, Adrien-Jean-Maximilien Vachette, Paris, circa 1807-1813, retailed by Etienne Nitot & fils
- cameo, silver-gilt
- 9.2 cm., 3 5/8 in. long
of rounded rectangular form, the lid inset with a cut-cornered rectangular multi-layered agate cameo of Bacchus in profile to sinister, vine tendrils in his hair, the ground chased with neo-classical scrollwork, the sides and base engine-turned within flat-cut leaf borders picked out in blue enamel, the corners with urns, the rim engraved: No. 104 / Etienne Nitot & fils, Joaillers & Bijoutiers de LLMM l'Impératrice & le Roi & la Reine de Westphalie à Paris
Provenance
Manuscript Catalogue
of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p. 6, ‘Crewe collection’.
of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p. 6, ‘Crewe collection’.
Literature
The present lot must have been a favourite of the Duchess' father, the 1st Marquess of Crewe. As two years after being made Viceroy of Ireland in 1892 it is probably that which is described on a list of silver and vertu titled 'Packed to go to Dublin Castle - Boxes, 8 July 1894'; Gold engraved and enamel, large Cameo'. The list appears to be in the Marquess' own hand.
Condition
Good crisp condition. Lid pins have been replaced so possible that lid panel previously contained a miniature.. Cameo would benefit from professional cleaning.
"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."
"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."