925
An incense boat
Estimate €250–350
924
A Belle-Époque pill box
Estimate €70–100
Description
French silver (950/000).
Lid decorated in the neoclassical taste with a central oval cartouche depicting putti, gilt interior.
Minerva 1 hallmark and maker's mark of Hènin & Cie. (reg. 1896).
(signs of use)
1.3 x 5 x 3.7 cm
36 g
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