TWO CLOISONNÉ ENAMELLED BOXES
Ottoman Turkey and Armenia, 19th century

Comprising a silver snuffbox, of rectangular shape, on a plain base, the hinged lid decorated with silver filigree and cloisonné blue, turquoise, green, yellow, and brown enamels, the decoration consisting of a central rectangular cartouche filled with a spotted dog amidst flowers, encased within scrolling vegetal sprays, 5.2cm x 7.5cm; and another small square copper box with openwork lid, decorated with stylised arabesque vegetal motifs and foliage in-filled with turquoise and cobalt blue enamels, 5.5cm x 5.5cm x 4cm.