Two Dutch silver wedding boxes, probably Groningen, early 18th century

both circular and decorated with filigrain, the large box entirely decorated, including flowers and a very small bust at the detachable cover; the small box entirely decorated with stylized flowers, the detachable cover with a vase-like decoration, both unmarked

Overall good, the small box with three tiny restorations, the larger one with small dents and minor damage to parts of the filigrain, the silver alloy is 925.
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