Y A French enamel, tortoiseshell and composition bonbonniere
Y 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, 7.8cm (3in) diameterProperty from the estate of the late Betty, Lady Grantchester.Condition Report: The composition very hard (rubber or balata based?) with minimal scratches or nicks, the enamel fine, the portrait with no wear but dirty, the gold border crisp. The lining with a 1cm rim chip to the baseCondition Report Disclaimer
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Y 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, 7.8cm (3in) diameterProperty from the estate of the late Betty, Lady Grantchester.Condition Report: The composition very hard (rubber or balata based?) with minimal scratches or nicks, the enamel fine, the portrait with no wear but dirty, the gold border crisp. The lining with a 1cm rim chip to the baseCondition Report Disclaimer
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