Lot 49 , A late 18th century English enamel egg shaped nutmeg box and a small patch box, 2in. and 1.5in.

A late 18th century English enamel egg shaped nutmeg box and a small patch box, inscribed 'Remember the Fiver', 2in. and 1.5in.
Estimate £250-350

Nutmeg grater: The lid has a series of hairline cracks to one side to an area approximately 2cm accross. The grater is coroded into the base and cannot currently be removed. The base section has one more visible hairline and two fine hairlines, the longest being a little over 1cm.

Patch box:
The lid has several hairline cracks and a small chip to the upper left corner. The script is a little faded. The sides each have numerous hairline cracks. The hinged mount is tarnished, but functions freely.


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Sold for £400