of shaped rectangular form, the lid chased with a rococo fountain, mirror-lined, later French control marks, 4.7 cm., 1 1/2 in.; a doublé snuff box, rectangular, oval section, reeded within neo-classical borders, lid interior with later Crewe monogram below an Earl's coronet and inscribed: Rue for remembrance, maker's mark rubbed, 16th gold quantity, circa 1825; and an oblong engine-turned gilt-metal snuff box with flowered lid and thumbpiece, lid with presentation inscription, English prestige marks, circa 1830, both 8cm., 3 3/4 in.

Second item: Manuscript Catalogue of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p. 13, ‘Given to Robert Earl of Crewe by Mabel Countess of Feversham’; third item: the inscription reads: To Alexander Bruce Esqre. / from his sincere friend / General Lord Crewe / in token of admiration of his / Professional Talents and Kindness / Novr. 1832.; idem, p. 13, ‘Crewe collection’.  lid, complete with its tools including ivory tablets and glass scent flasks

First: speckling to mirror otherwise crisp; Second:back left corner panel detached, discolouring along borders; small dents and wear to lid and thumbpiece
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