A late 18th/early 19th century gold painted box, the lid believed to...

<li>Scratches, small dents. Wear to the gilt finish.
<li>Minor loss to the inner surround on the lid.
<li>Marks to the inside rim on the lif and to the interior of the base. Marks are extremely worn, most illegible.
<li>Base believed to have been coated with a later varnish, noticeable crazing/cracking and slight flaking to the varnish.
<li>Base with small scattered white debris.
<li>Paint generally appears in good condition.
<li>Electronically tests as 15-16ct gold to the exterior mounts and 18ct gold to the interior.
<li>Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.
<li>Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.

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