A jewelled gold Imperial presentation box, probably Hanau, circa 1865

of cartouche form, the lid with the later crowned cypher of Archduchess Maria-Theresia on a sablé ground, within a rose-cut diamond frame, further applied with six large rose-cut diamonds on a sablé ground chased in relief with leafy scrollwork, the sides and base engraved with scrolls and flowers, the interior of the lid inscribed: Maria Theresia, Austrian import mark, the rim numbered: [3] [6] 71?

Christie's Geneva, 30 November 1982, lot 321

overall good condition, would benefit from professional cleaning. Weight: 169.7 gr. For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below: Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000; Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000; Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000. As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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."

The cypher is probably that of Princess Maria Theresia of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1867-1909). She married in 1899 Prince Wilhelm of Hohenzollern (1864-1927).