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A jewelled gold and enamel Royal Presentation snuff box
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- width 10.7cm, 4 1/4 in
C.M. Weishaupt und Söhne, Hanau, mid 19th century, the rim numbered: 5000
of cartouche form, the lid later applied in rose diamonds with the crowned cipher PI, said to be for King Peter I of Serbia, on a pale blue opaque enamel ground, collet-set diamond border, each side further set with diamonds on a chased ground of laurel leaves, the bombé sides richly chased with swags and flourishes on a matted ground, the base with foliate strapwork
of cartouche form, the lid later applied in rose diamonds with the crowned cipher PI, said to be for King Peter I of Serbia, on a pale blue opaque enamel ground, collet-set diamond border, each side further set with diamonds on a chased ground of laurel leaves, the bombé sides richly chased with swags and flourishes on a matted ground, the base with foliate strapwork
Condition
Generally good condition apart from losses to lid enamel, which are visible in the catalogue photo. The lid panel is a different colour than the sides, which is also visible in the photo.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Peter Karadjordjevic (1844-1921) was the third but eldest surviving son of Alexander Karadjorjevic, Prince of Serbia. He was elected King of Serbia on 15 June 1903 and crowned in Belgrade the following year. At the end of the First World War, King Peter was proclaimed King of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, and, having also taken over Montenegro from his father-in-law, King Nicholas, reigned over the enlarged country that was to be called Yugoslavia on the accession of his son Alexander in 1921.