A 19th century German Imperial Presentation a diamond-set, gold and enamel snuff box, Charles Colins and Sons, Hanau, circa 1880 Cartouche-shaped, the cover set with a diamond set cipher of Kaiser Wilhem I, on a blue guilloche enamel ground, in an acanthus leaf border, amongst embossed scrolling leaves, with each corner gem set to a blue enamel roses centred with old cut diamonds, the bombe sides chased with C scrolls and garlands, length 8.3cm, weight total 149.3gms. Footnotes: Kaiser Wilhelm I (22 March 1797 - 9 March 1888) was King of Prussia from 1861 and German Emperor from 1871 until his death in 1888. A member of the House of Hohenzollern, he was the first head of state of a united Germany. The second son of Prince Frederick William and Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. His grandfather, King Frederick William II died the year he was born, and his father was crowned Frederick William III. Wilhelm fought with distinction during the War of the Sixth Coalition, and afterwards became a prominent figure within the Prussian Army. In 1840, his childless elder brother became King of Prussia. Wilhelm played a major role in crushing the Revolutions of 1848 in Germany, although he was briefly forced into exile in England. Frederick William IV suffered a stroke in 1857 and was left incapacitated, and Wilhelm was formally named Prince Regent a year later. In 1861, Wilhelm ascended to the Prussian throne on his elder brother's death. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing