Of circular form, the sides and the detachable cover with varicoloured cloisonne enamelled decoration, probably East European in the Russian taste, second half of the 20th century, diameter 11.8cm
Estimate: | £300 - £400 |
Hammer price: | £550 |
This box and cover is offered as modern, the quality of the enamel work would suggest that it is likely to be East European, possibly Polish, copying Russian work. Whilst there is no actual damage, the piece would benefit from careful professional cleaning, the application of the enamel and cloisonne wiring is of a very basic nature, gross weight of box 390 gms