*Set of two small square cardboard sugared almond boxes decorated with flower bouquet eglomisé, flowers in relief, gilded threads and white pearls (accidents and missing parts). 19th century. Side: 6 to 7.5 cm Two small circular dragées boxes in imitation tortoiseshell resin, plastic and cardboard decorated with palmettes friezes; lid adorned with a trophy or bouquet of flowers in relief, gilded wires and white pearls (missing and chipped). 19th century. Diameter: 9 cm

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