TWO ANTIQUE TORTOISESHELL BOXES

Comprising one circular tortoiseshell box with gold band around the lid and monogrammed A, together with a rectangular box with hinged lid, burled wood exterior and tortoiseshell interior. With a hand painted portrait miniature to the cover depicting a horse with saddle, unsigned. Early to mid 19th C.
Dia. of circular box 8 cm (3 1/8 in)
L. of rectangular box 8 cm (3 1/8 in)

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Condition Report: Minor crack visible towards the edge of the lid on circular box, some gilt loss around the painted detail on rectangular example. Very slight cracks around the sides of the rectangular box, additional photos and condition report are available upon request.