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Lot Closed
May 20, 02:29 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A GROUP OF THREE BOÎTES À MINIATURES, PROBABLY FRENCH, VARIOUS DATES
all circular, the first of striped buff-coloured lacquer, the lid inset with an oval miniature on ivory of a gentleman wearing uniform, gold mounts, circa 1775/1780; the second of plum-coloured poudre d’écaille, the lid inset with a miniature of a lady on ivory with high-piled hair, gold bead frame, circa 1785; the third of striped green lacquer, the lid later inset with an English enamel plaque painted with Charity, below a banner inscribed: May charity ever distinguish masons’ gold mounts; all with tortoiseshell lining
7.9cm., 3⅛in. diameter; 6.1cm., 2⅜in. diameter; 6.4cm., 2½in. diameter
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