TWO CONTINENTAL ENAMEL BOXES AND HINGED COVERS LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY

one with pseudo VP mark. Together with a rectangular porcelain box and hinged cover painted on the cover with pink roses. 3 pieces.

The box with pseudo VP mark: The cover has been broken into multiple pieces at one side, covering an area of approximately 4 inches long and 1/2 inches deep at the rim edge. At this same corner, there is an associated 1-inch long chip. The other box with figures: The cover with several short haircracks running from the rimedge towards the central panel. The interior of the box has a starcrack to its left side. There are several small chips to the edges of the box just beneath the mount and several short haircracks running down the the sides. There are some overall scratches to the enamels. The box with roses: Its mounts have become loose and detached from the base.There are some minor chipping to the rim edge, where the mount would have been attached.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

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