The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Comprising: a George III Staffordshire enamel and gilt metal mounted cowrie shell snuff box and a drum form snuff box with dog-form finial; the French comprising: a figural snuff box of a couple in bed with green inventory label, a heart-shaped box, a rectangular box, an oblong bog decorated with an air balloon, a shaped box with floral sprigs, and a set of four apple-form bonbonieres with hinged
covers, in various sizes with green inventory labels


In very good condition overall. With some light wear and surface scratches, as to be expected with age and handling. The clasps with verdigris. The George III Staffordshire enamel snuff box with a star crack to the underside of the cover and a short hairline crack to the shell, which is only mostly visible upon close examination. The shaped box with some yellowing to the interior and probably restored. The bonboneries with various star-cracks to the interior; two with restorations with yellowed associated over-paint, one of which with a broken hinge; two with various short hairline cracks extending from the rim.