29th Jun, 2023 9:30
The June Fine Art & Antiques Auction
A 19th-century French porcelain, brass and enamel trinket box, of oval form with hinged lid, the cover with a central painted reserve of a mother and her children flanked by two vertical green guilloché lozenges, the body with further enamel decoration between gilt highlighted portraits, all on a purple enamel ground, the interior decorated with handpainted floral sprays, 9 cm wide x 7.5 cm deep x 4 cm high.
Sold for £380
Condition Report
No structural damage or repair. Enamel appears good, with only some surface marks and rubbing. Painted image rubbed with light surface scratches. Underside with wear commensurate with age
A 19th-century French porcelain, brass and enamel trinket box, of oval form with hinged lid, the cover with a central painted reserve of a mother and her children flanked by two vertical green guilloché lozenges, the body with further enamel decoration between gilt highlighted portraits, all on a purple enamel ground, the interior decorated with handpainted floral sprays, 9 cm wide x 7.5 cm deep x 4 cm high.
