Description: Item/Description: Antique trio of Chinese cloisonne enamel gilt bronze trinket snuff boxes. Grouping includes three sizes of ornate black cloisonne enamel hinged boxes, all decorated in gilt paint swirls and a floral motif; the smallest with bright colored enamel accents on the motif. The two larger boxes have almost matching designs of their lids and sides. They are rectangular in size with rounded edges and domed lids. The larger has a bright blue enamel interior. The smaller, sits on four bun feet, and has a turquoise green enamel interior. Each is unmarked. The smallest colorful gilt black enamel box is rectangular with straight edges. Its lid is decorated in jewel tone hues of enamel including yellow blue green and red. It has a bright blue enamel interior. Unmarked.

Material: Enamel cloisonne, paint, bronze

Dimensions Large: Length: 5"; Width: 3 1/4"; Height: 2 1/4"

Condition: Very Good. Free of dents, damage. Hinges well aligned and box opens and closes smoothly. Signs of age, use and wear including dark patina, scratches to base, imperfections in enamel. Box has not been polished or cleaned.

Dimensions Medium: Length: 3 3/8"; Width: 2 3/8"; Height: 1 3/4"

Condition: Very Good. Free of dents, damage. Paint and design intact. Hinges well aligned and box opens and closes smoothly. Signs of age, use and wear including dark patina, scratches to base, and areas of flaking to enamel in corners of lid.

Dimensions Small: Length: 3"; Width: 1 7/8"; Height: 1 1/8"

Condition: Good. Free of dents, damage. Enamel intact. Colors vibrant. Hinges well aligned and box opens and closes smoothly. Signs of age, use and wear including patina, darker areas to black enamel which may represent later addition of paint, scratches to base.

Age: 1920s

Provenance: Private Estate

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