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A GROUP OF EIGHT CONTINENTAL SNUFF BOXES AND COVERS**
Comprising six circular boxes; one gilt-bronze box with the portrait of Admiral Nelson; one wood box with the portrait of Alexander I, Russian Emperor; one walnut box with the equestrian portrait of Henry IV; another walnut box with tortoiseshell lining with three portraits, one being Martin Luther; an enamelled box depicing a battle; a lacquered box with tortoiseshell lining with the portrait of a king; a shoe-form box inscribed Vive les Chasseurs de la Garde and one in the form of Napoleon's hat inscribed BONAPARTE A TOULON
The largest; 2in. (7cm.) high, 4in. (10cm.) long (7)
Comprising six circular boxes; one gilt-bronze box with the portrait of Admiral Nelson; one wood box with the portrait of Alexander I, Russian Emperor; one walnut box with the equestrian portrait of Henry IV; another walnut box with tortoiseshell lining with three portraits, one being Martin Luther; an enamelled box depicing a battle; a lacquered box with tortoiseshell lining with the portrait of a king; a shoe-form box inscribed Vive les Chasseurs de la Garde and one in the form of Napoleon's hat inscribed BONAPARTE A TOULON
The largest; 2in. (7cm.) high, 4in. (10cm.) long (7)
Special notice
This lot has no reserve.