A JEWELLED TWO-COLOUR GOLD AND ENAMEL PRESENTATION SNUFF BOX, CHARLES COLINS & SÖHNE, HANAU, CIRCA 1894

A JEWELLED TWO-COLOUR GOLD AND ENAMEL PRESENTATION SNUFF BOX, CHARLES COLINS & SÖHNE, HANAU, CIRCA 1894

of rectangular form with wavy sides, the lid centred with a diamond-set cipher below a grand-ducal, ducal or princely crown on translucent blue enamel over wavy engine-turning, within a cut-steel border and chased frame, surrounded by 6 applied rosettes and chased flowers within C-scrolls on a sablé ground, the sides and base engraved with strapwork on a leafy ground, maker's mark, struck: 14, the left rim numbered: 2093, in original silk-lined leather case, with document
10cm., 4 in. wide

Condition Report:
Very good condition, would benefit from light cleaning.

"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."

Provenance:
The box is accompanied by a passport printed with the coat of arms of the House of Orange-Nassau (The Netherlands), permitting Cornelis Jan Kalis of Sliederecht on 8 October 1894 to enter Russia and remain there for one year, signed by Joan Röell, Minister of Foreign Affairs to Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands (reigned 1890-1948), Princess of Orange-Nassau.