A JEWELLED FOUR-COLOUR GOLD, ENAMEL AND IVORY PORTRAIT SNUFF BOX, CHARLES COLLINS & SÖHNE, HANAU, CIRCA 1825 rectangular, the lid inset with an oval miniature on ivory of Napoleon I, by J. Parent signed and dated: J.P. 1815, wearing the uniform of a colonel of the chasseurs à cheval, with the sash, star and badge of the Order of the Legion of Honour and the badge of the Iron Cross of Lombardy, within an unusual border of raised enamel flowers and scrolls, framed by large rose diamonds, the sides and base crisply chased in coloured golds with neo-classical motifs, maker's and CK marks on lid and base9cm., 3½in. highSaleroom NoticeThis lot contains ivory and other restricted materials. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist with the international movement of ivory/rhino horn by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Sotheby's shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.Catalogue Notelid lining is loose (has been out and replaced) "
A JEWELLED FOUR-COLOUR GOLD, ENAMEL AND IVORY PORTRAIT SNUFF BOX, CHARLES COLLINS & SÖHNE, HANAU, CIRCA 1825 rectangular, the lid inset with an oval miniature on ivory of Napoleon I, by J. Parent signed and dated: J.P. 1815, wearing the uniform of a colonel of the chasseurs à cheval, with the sash, star and badge of the Order of the Legion of Honour and the badge of the Iron Cross of Lombardy, within an unusual border of raised enamel flowers and scrolls, framed by large rose diamonds, the sides and base crisply chased in coloured golds with neo-classical motifs, maker's and CK marks on lid and base9cm., 3½in. highSaleroom NoticeThis lot contains ivory and other restricted materials. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist with the international movement of ivory/rhino horn by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Sotheby's shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.Catalogue Notelid lining is loose (has been out and replaced) "
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