An early 19th century French engraved and engine turned gold rectangular snuff box, with hinged cover, decorated with a lady and child in landscape within a scroll and floral border, 84mm, gross weight 64.7 grams.(a.f.), Condition Report Lead solder repair across the back of cover by the hinge. Scratches and dings to the interior. Scratches to the decoration on the cover. Decoration beginning to wear in places. Small ding to the base rim. Gauge quite thin.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.