Lot 1 , A snuff box, a box and a desk seal

A 19th century French burr wood circular snuff box, the top decorated with a figural scene titled 'Retour de Chasse de Henri IV', 3.25in., together with a 19th century gold mounted ivory box with oval painted portrait to the lid and a fist desk seal
Estimate £100-150

Ivory box with miniature - top is cracked, internal mirror is badly flaking and quite deteriorated, cracks around the hinge, actual miniature appears to be ok, but slightly faded around the top.
Seal seems to be ok with minor wear in places.
Circular box with 1 or 2 natural faults, small chip / crack beneath 'HENRI', generally ok.


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Sold for £400