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A gold and diamond large presentation snuff box with the cypher of Nicholas I of Russia, Charles Collins Sons, Hanua, circa 1845
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
marked inside base, with numbers and Cyrillic letter on flange
- Gold, Diamond
- length 3 5/8 in.
- 9.2cm
cartouche shape, applied with the diamond-set crowned monogram N1, surrounded by four large diamonds
Condition
small split at one lower angle, otherwise good
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
Charles Collins & Son had a large export business including supplying many European courts with boxes for presentation. A diamond-set box for the Danish court was sold 17 October 2008, lot 86, and a jewel-set box for Hanover, also probably by Collins, was sold Sotheby's, Paris, 15 April 2010, lot 38.