A group of four boxes

comprising: an unusal rectangular box, probably Italian, modern, the lid chased with men playing billiards, width 6.5cm, 2 5/8 in; a navette-form box, maker's mark rubbed, 20th century, applied with oriental ornament on a chased scrolling diaper ground, width 7.5cm 2 7/8 in; a large modern box, circular, the lid inset with a mid 19th century Cantonese carved wood panel, the sides and base engraved with Chinese figures, diameter 8.8cm, 3 1/2 in; and a silver-gilt circular box, possibly Spanish, early 20th century, the lid chased with leafy scrolls, diameter 7.3cm, 2 7/8 in 

Please note: The first three boxes in this lot are struck with local marks for gold and/or have tested positive for gold; however, as they lack UK import marks and are of post-1922 manufacture, UK hallmarking regulations prevent us from describing them as gold. Condition generally good: First: The interior of the lid with pin pricks. Second: Loss to scrolly gold mount at right side of rear. The hinge repaired and loose. Third: Minor losses to lid panel, visible in catalogue photo. The hinge slightly loose. Fourth: Minor wear to gilding. One narrow split to metal at side of lid.
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