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Royal: A German gold, enamel and diamond presentation snuff box, Hanau, circa 1860
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- marked inside base, maker's mark unclear, probably for Charles Colins Sohne
- gold, enamel
- length 3 1/4 in.
- 8.3 cm
rectangular with bombé sides, the cover applied with a diamond-set initial E below a Royal diamond crown on translucent blue enamel ground between four gold rosettes on blue enamel ground, all surrounded by chased strapwork, flowers and trefoils, sides and base engraved to match
Condition
some straightening behind angles in base, front rim with two tabs possibly added to improve closure
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.
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.
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
This box is accompanied by a letter from Louise, Princess of Bavaria, Princess d'Orléans, (1869-1952), saying that this box was a personal possession of Emperor Franz Joseph II of Austria. It had been given to him by his fiancée - and Louise’s aunt - the young princess Elisabeth, during his 1853 visit to Munich and Possenhofen (Elisabeth’s family home). Though the marriage was not a success, the Emperor adored “Sisi”; this snuffbox came to Louise’s collection from that of their daughter, Archduchess Marie-Valerie.