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Description Seven polychrome enamelled boxes, North India
late 19th/early 20th century
in a variety of shapes and sizes, four with internal wood-lining, probably used as cigarette cases, two with internal mirrors for cosmetic use, the exteriors all profusely decorated with scrolling floral designs?and birds
the largest 2 by 13 by 8.3cm.
Condition Report All in fairly good condition, colours are bright, some with minor rubbing and minor losses to enamel on the exterior, some with slight oxidisation to the interior, a few scratches visible on the metal surfaces, mainly to the base of the boxes, as viewed.
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