A Louis Xvi Silver-Gilt Soap-Box and Sponge-Box

Each spherical on a hexagonal base with moulded rim, the hinged cover with bud finial, the soap-box engraved with borders of anthemion, the sponge-box pierced with foliate scrolls, marked on undersides and insides of covers with maker's mark, date letter (O), and charge, the foot rim with decharge, the sponge box also with 20th century Russian import mark on underside and inside of cover

Estimate:£10,000

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