A jewelled four-colour gold and enamel royal presentation snuff box, German, circa 1830-1840,

rectangular, the lid applied with the diamond-set cypher and crown of Friedrich Franz I, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1756-1837), on a translucent blue enamel ground, within scrolling foliage and roses in multi-coloured gold on a sablé ground, echoed on the sides and base, alternating with engine-turned panels, the lid with a wide border of diamond-set flowers and gold scrolls picked out in black enamel, unidentified maker's mark and town mark

Christie's Geneva, 30 November 1982, lot 324

good condition apart from lid lining replaced, would benefit from professional cleaning, Weight: 153.0 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 Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, located in Northern Germany, was created in 1701 and held by the House of Mecklenburg at Schwerin. After the Napoleonic wars, Friedrich Franz I (1756-1837) was raised to the dignity of Grand Duke at the Congress of Vienna (1815).