Group of Eleven Lidded Boxes

Group of Eleven Lidded Boxes

circa 1930s
comprising three boxes by René Delavan and eight boxes by Alice and Eugène Chanal
pewter
one box signed R. DELAVAN, impressed R.DELAVAN/DECORATEUR/PARIS/ETAIN D'ART and numbered No 1212/12 1/2; one box signed R. DELAVAN, impressed LES ETAINS/RD and numbered no. 389; one box signed R. DELAVAN and impressed LES ETAINS/RD; three boxes signed Chanal and impressed A.E.CHANAL; one box signed a.e. Chanal and impressed a.e. Chanal/DÉPOSE; one box impressed a.e. Chanal/DÉPOSÉ and numbered 19168; one box signed a.e. Chanal and impressed A.E.CHANAL/DÉPOSÉ; one box impressed A.E.CHANAL; one box impressed a.e. Chanal/DÉPOSÉ
largest box: 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm) high, 6 ¾ in. (17.1 cm) diameter

Condition Report:
Overall in very good condition. The pewter presents with scattered surface scratches, light scuffing, small indentations and light wear throughout consistent with age and gentle use. The pewter presents with areas of discoloration, light pitting and traces of oxidation particularly concentrated to the interiors, consistent with age and the natural evolution of the medium.