A set of boxes from the XVII-XVIIIth centuries and the first - Lot 135

A set of boxes from the XVII-XVIIIth centuries and the first half of the XIXth century, comprising : - a round box in black tortoiseshell, the lid set with a repoussé metal medallion representing the profiles of Louis XVIII, Charles X, Duke and Duchess of Angoulême... with the motto: "illustres descendants d'Henri IV sur nous reposent le bonheur de la France". Signed MOREL fils F. (fecit). French work circa 1830-1840 Diameter: 8 cm. - A wooden tobacco or prisée box in imitation Martin varnish, decorated with a conscription scene applied to the lid. Probably French, late 18th century. 3 x 8.5 x 6 cm. (Many pieces missing). - a horn tobacco box with guilloché decoration, the lid with applied silver engraved decoration of a musician and a dancer. Probably French work from the late 17th - early 18th century. 4 x 7.5 x 4.5 cm. Gross weight: 75.1 g. (Lid in particular damaged and restored). - a round tortoiseshell box, the lid profusely applied with a rocaille landscape in silver and lacquer inlay. Probably French work from the early 18th century. Size: 3.5 x 8 cm. Gross weight of lid only: 55.7 g. (Numerous accidents and missing parts). A small silver-plated metal and wood veneer polylobed tobacco box. Circa 1750-1800. 3 x 8 x 5.5 cm. (Damage). - a rectangular horn box, the lid engraved and titled with a scene illustrating the death of Socrates. French work from the first half of the 19th century. 2.5 x 10 x 5.5 cm. (Damage and missing hinge). Attached: a small round veneered box, the lid inlaid with stylized flowers, inscribed AN.II on the reverse. French work from the 19th century. Lots can be picked up at our warehouse: STS, 6 avenue Morane Saulnier, 78530 BUC (see CGV and sale information).