Silver and Coins - 29th October 2008

Lot 1153

Three small various enamelled copper 'trifle' boxes: one inscribed 'THIS TRIFLE PLEADS MY...

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £200

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Description

Three small various enamelled copper 'trifle' boxes: one inscribed 'THIS TRIFLE PLEADS MY CONSTANT LOVE', one with the figure of a dancing girl (hinge A/F) and one with the wise words 'Have communion with few, be familiar with one, deal justly with all, speak evil of none', together with a porcelain plaque, the latter 2.5in (6.2cm) long. (4)