249. A Saxony Enamel Box, circa 1770

The hinged lid rectangular form enameled with a scene of courting lovers enclosed within a raised white enamel scroll frame, the sides painted with landscapes enclosed within similar frames on a pale pink ground, opening to reveal an interior painted with a scene of a young woman repelling the advances of her amorous admirer.
1-1/2" h., 3-1/4" w., 2-1/4" d.

200/400     

250. An Enameled Snuff Box, England, 18th Century

Decorated in the style of Watteau, the rectangular form decorated on all sides with scenes of colorful young ladies and suitors in floral gardens, painted en grisaille, the borders and reserves enameled in gilt, the underside decorated with a colorful floral spray, the interior cover with a gentleman serenading a lady, and a conch shell on the bottom interior.
3" l., 2-1/2" w.

600/800     

251. A Whimsical Porcelain Box, circa 1900

Modeled as a bare breasted woman surmounted by a tortoise shell, the lid opening to reveal her bloomers and exposed derriere.
1-3/4" h., 4" l., 2-1/2" w.

150/300     

252. A Pair of Lemaire Opera Glasses, Paris

The two-part glasses constructed of mother-of-pearl and gilt metal, stamped Lemaire Paris with bee insignia.
6" l.

100/200     

253. A Miniature Micro-Mosaic Frame, Italy

The domed form inset with green, yellow, blue and white tesserae in a floral pattern, together with an oval micro-mosaic ring inset with blue, pink, yellow and white tesserae in a brass setting.
Frame 3-1/4" l., 2-1/2" w., ring 1-1/4" l., 1" w.

100/200     

254. A Miniature Limoges Box, France, 20th Century

Of egg form, the hinged lid transfer decorated with a floral bouquet, enclosed within a gilt frame on a puce ground, with gilt metal mounts, stamped Limoges France in green.
2-1/4" h., 3-1/2" l.

50/100