Lot #173 - A Swiss three-Colour Gold Snuff Box, Late 18th Century
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Sale Date:14 May 2012 ~ 6.00pm (Lots 1-213)
15 May 2012 ~ 2.00pm (Lots 214-343)
15 May 2012 ~ 6.00pm (Lots 344-571) -
Lot #:173
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Lot Description:A Swiss three-Colour Gold Snuff Box, Late 18th Century
the circular lid chased with putti utilising the symbols of the Sciences with a globe, telescope and callipers, within multiple scalloped, leaf and floral borders, the base with rosette borders
61Gms, 5cm Diameter -
Provenance:Sotheby's Geneva, 16 May 1985, lot 195 Private Collection, Sydney
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Estimate:A$4,000 - 6,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
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