An enamel snuff box with silver-gilt mounts, circa 1740

of cartouche form, decorated in raised gilding and translucent enamels on a dark blue ground, the lid, with shepherds, the base with a putto, the mounts with illegible Paris discharge mark; and a double-opening enamel snuff box, rectangular with shaped sides, decorated with raised gold paillons with Venus, putti and garlands on a turquoise ground, the interior of the lid painted in crimson camaïeu with lovers, reeded gilt-metal mounts

1. minor chips and cracks on the side, some losses to translucent enamel particularly on the front. 2. very good condition
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