THREE CIRCULAR SILVER AND METAL FILIGREE BOXES, unmarked, 18th century

detachable covers, the larger one oval and with plaited border, the central section inset with a gilt oval, the smallest one decorated with grapes (6)


The large one with traces of gilding inside and with inventory numer 9490, overall an attractive box. The flat one with dents and partly missing filigree. The last one, please note that this is metal, overall in reasonable condition, most probably 19th century.
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This lot and the following lots 20, 21, 22 refer to the Groningen filigree boxes, commonly known as marriage boxes. See J.P. van Rijen, Groninger Keur, Gent, 1997, pp. 156-160.