the rectangular box with mainly classically inspired seals, a mirror to the lid underside, the octagonal example with mainly armorial seals
25.5 x 16.5cm and 23.5 x 16.6cm;
together with a pair of wax seal applied face screens, 19th century
39.5cm high (4)

Provenance:
'Hillsleigh', Burford, Oxfordshire

Acquired from John Fowler, Colefax & Fowler, in the 1980s.

Condition Report

Rectangular box - at least 19 seals missing. slight smile to lid.

Octagonal: at least 6 seals with damage. lid warped, interior silk lining coming loose and torn etc

face screens - both tired with dented edges, scuffs and minor seal damge and one seal partially broken (piece not retained)