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TWO GEORGE III ENAMEL PATCH BOXES AND A MEISSEN ETUI
Both boxes oval, one with a ribbon-tied, swag hung patera to the centres, 5 cm (2 in.) wide; the other with the motto: 'The miser/Ope's his Purse of Gold/His Bags salute his Eyes/Open this Box dear Maide/behold what/far better Prize', 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) wide
The etui, of shaped outline with hinged cover, moulded in a basketweave pattern with quatrefoil reserves painted with oriental scenes, on a yellow ground, blue AR mark to underside, 6.5 cm (2 1/2 in.) high (3)
Both boxes oval, one with a ribbon-tied, swag hung patera to the centres, 5 cm (2 in.) wide; the other with the motto: 'The miser/Ope's his Purse of Gold/His Bags salute his Eyes/Open this Box dear Maide/behold what/far better Prize', 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) wide
The etui, of shaped outline with hinged cover, moulded in a basketweave pattern with quatrefoil reserves painted with oriental scenes, on a yellow ground, blue AR mark to underside, 6.5 cm (2 1/2 in.) high (3)
Special notice
A 10% Goods and Services tax (G.S.T) will be charged on the Buyer's Premium in all lots in this sale
Sale room notice
Should read Meissen style