A group of five French enamel and porcelain boxes,
late 19th and 20th centuries
including a rectangular box bearing inscription 'L'absence est le plus grand des maux', interlaced L mark to base, 7cm wide; Limoges turquoise circular trinket box decorated with flowers, 5cm diameter; a Veuve Perrin faience box decorated with puce flowers, monogrammed initials VP, 8cm wide; triangular Samson-type box decorated in the Chinese export style, 9cm wide and one further florally decorated trinket box (5)

Condition Report
Faience box - no damages or repairs, some slight staining 
Motto box- lid has been reglued, some general light scratches and wear to exterior
Circular box - small fault to lid, near clasp
Samson- lower mount for lid reglued 
Floral box - no damages or repairs 

Condition is otherwise good beyond previously stated, no mirrors in any of the boxes.

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