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Lot 499
Full Lot Description
A French small circular box, having amber coloured enamel panels to cover and sides, marked with French boar guarantee mark and indistinct maker's mark. Together with an oval powder box of plain form, the base bearing possible Hester Bateman maker's mark for London 1778. Length of powder box 4.5" (11.5cm).
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Condition Report
<li>Items showing general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing.
<li>Enamel lid is engraved 'Carlton Cannes Feb 14 1921' to interior.
<li>Enamel is in generally fair condition, having some marks and scratches to lid and sides.
<li>Interior base to powder box tests around 96-97% Ag, exterior base tests around 93% Ag, exterior lid around 93-94% Ag and inside lid around 96% Ag. Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.
<li>Fellows does not guarantee the standard of silver, gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.
<li>Powder box appears bashed and bumpy through out.
<li>Base to powder box is compressed inwards, meaning that base is curved and the item is wobbly and unstable on surface.
<li>Powder box shows some areas of dark tarnishing and would benefit from a clean and polish.
<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
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