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A German vari-color gold, enamel, and diamond-set Royal presentation snuff box for the Danish Court, Charles Collins & Sohne, Hanau, circa 1865
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- length 3 1/2 in. (9cm)
rectangular with rounded angles, the cover mounted on blue oval with diamond monogram and crown of Christian IX surrounded by four rose diamonds in silver collets, the surfaces engine-turned within borders of chased formal foliage, maker's mark only struck inside base and cover
Provenance
Sotheby's, Toronto, 1 December 1998, lot 120
Condition
good condition
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
Christian IX (8 April 1818 - 29 January 1906) was a son of the Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg. He was chosen heir-apparent to the throne of Denmark in 1847 and succeeded 16 November 1863.