A 20th century French yellow metal and enamel box, the oval ...

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£1,000 - £1,500

A 20th century French yellow metal and enamel box, the oval hinged cover with blue enamel centre with surround of foliate detail, with gilt interior stamped indistinctly and conforming decoration to body, possible French eagle head stamp to interior, 7cm wide, within fitted box

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Minor loss seen to the base of the box within the blue oval cartouche (seen with x10 loupe)
Loss to gilt highlights throughout.
Loss to the green, gilt and white enamel to reverse of box.
Major loss to the white enamel at front of box
Surface scratches seen throughout the enamel,
Interior of box with surface scratches and blemishes commensurate with use.
A little discolouration is seen throughout, may benefit from a clean.
Interior rim of box hand engraved '03-01-1935'