comprising: a gold-mounted 'vernis Martin' étui, Paris, 1750-1756, painted with putti among clouds and love birds, discharge of Julien Berthe, 11cm., 4 3/8 in. with a label typescript ' best wishes from Queen Mary' (torn); another gold-mounted etui, French, circa 1900, painted in green camaieu with putti among love birds holding garlands of flowers, 13cm., 5 1/8 in.; an oval silver and horn snuff box, John Obrisset, London, circa 1700-1710, the lid pressed with a gentleman smoking a pipe, signed 'OB/ FECIT/LONDI/NI',  8.2cm., 3 1/4 in.; an oval silver-mounted mother-of-pearl snuff box, German, circa 1720,  the lid and base carved with monogram A, 7.6cm., 3 in.; another example, Dutch, 20th century, of cartouche form, carved with a shepherdess, 7.7cm., 3 in.; a silver and translucent agate snuff box, German, late 19th century, of cartouche form, prestige mark, 7.5cm., 3 in.; a lacquer and tortoiseshell snuff box, of navette form, painted with Commedia Dell'Arte figures, 8cm., 3 1/8 in.

Queen Mary acted as 

1. good condition 2. lid detached 3. overall good condition 4. good condition 5. good condition 6. cracks and losses to lacquer 6. lacquer cracked at each end
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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