Four French silver snuff boxes, the first mid 18th century, of cartouche form, the cover and base chased with figural scenes, within borders of flowers, foliage, shells and putti, gilt interior, marked to inside cover and base with warranty mark (Jurande), the second, 19th century, of rectangular form, the lid with central floral reserve, within blue enamelled Gothic arcading border, the sides and base engraved with C-scrolls and floral sprays, inner rim with lozenge maker’s mark ‘L B’, Minerva head post 1838 guarantee mark, the third, 19th century of rectangular form, the lid engraved with enamelled arcade and central fountain, with sea and cityscape behind, lozenge maker’s mark, Minerva head guarantee mark, the fourth, 19th century, of slim rectangular form, integral hinge, lengths 7.9cm, 7.9cm, 7.6cm and 8.0cm. (4) £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Private Collection of Snuff Boxes and Vinaigrettes.

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