Three various boxes
Probably Italian, late 19th century
A circular purple porphyry box, with independent lid and copper-gilt closure; a circular gold-mounted guilloché enameled sunburst box, indistinctly marked, the detachable lid set with an oval medallion with intertwined monogram AB, with tortoiseshell interior; and a rectangular silvered box, the back chased with flowers among scrolling foliage, the corners chased with rosettes between blue enemaling, the hinged top set with an ivory relief panel depicting the Three Graces surrounded by dancing nymphs, the clasp inscribed 800 and Italy
7 cm. diam; 7.5 cm. diam; and 7.8 cm. long x 5.8 cm. high x 1.7 cm. deep (3)
Three various boxes
Probably Italian, late 19th century
A circular purple porphyry box, with independent lid and copper-gilt closure; a circular gold-mounted guilloché enameled sunburst box, indistinctly marked, the detachable lid set with an oval medallion with intertwined monogram AB, with tortoiseshell interior; and a rectangular silvered box, the back chased with flowers among scrolling foliage, the corners chased with rosettes between blue enemaling, the hinged top set with an ivory relief panel depicting the Three Graces surrounded by dancing nymphs, the clasp inscribed 800 and Italy
7 cm. diam; 7.5 cm. diam; and 7.8 cm. long x 5.8 cm. high x 1.7 cm. deep (3)
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