Lot 553

FOUR AGATE AND BRASS MOUNTED PILL BOXES AND A DUTCH SILVER DOUBLE PILL BOX (6)

Possibly French or German, 20th Century
The first of octagonal form with banded agate, 4.5cm wide; three with engine-milled mounts, early 20th Century; an onyx circular pot and cover; Together with a Dutch 19th Century silver double pill box, with embossed decoration to the hinged cover and hinged base, marked, 3.5cm wide

Estimate: £100 - £150
Hammer price: £190
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Condition Report:

Dutch silver box - Marks patially rubbed, base cover hinge broken, multiple bruises and scratches, engraved cartouche, wear to the high points of the decoration.

Octagonal box - minor scratches and wear

Small oval - some small cracks to the agate. Wear and age to the mounts

Large oval - Small losses to edges of agage. Wear and age to the mounts

Rectangular box - Wear to the mounts and dents. 

Onyx box - Chips throughout. Base re-glued.

Inclusions, wear and marks throughout each. 

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