A French enamel tortoiseshell and composition bonbonniere, circa 1790,

Description

A French enamel tortoiseshell and composition bonbonniere, circa 1790,

the cover with a semi relief profile portrait of Henri IV, on a blue guilloche ground against sunburst engraving, the gold border with crossed ribbons, dark cream composition box with tortoiseshell lining

7.5cm wide

Provenance:

Dreweatts 2019 - Property from the estate of the late Betty, Lady Grantchester Lot 17

Condition Report:

In good condition, signs of age and use, scuffs to interior, exterior in good order.

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A French enamel tortoiseshell and composition bonbonniere, circa 1790,

Lot 0342A

Estimate £200-£300

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