NEST OF THREE PAINTED ENAMEL BOXES LATE QING DYNASTY-REPUBLIC PERIOD, 19TH-20TH CENTURY ?????????????????????????? each of compressed melon-shape, the body enamelled with landscape and figures in cartouches reserved on a dense scrolling leafy floral ground with specks, top of the lids painted with narrative figures, pink enamel applied throughout the interior (Dimensions: largest: 10cm diameter) (Qty: 3) (largest: 10cm diameter) Footnote: Provenance: Private Scottish collection. Purchased from H.R.H. Duchess of York, November 28th 1923 Condition report: mouthrims retouched to all boxes, base repaired to the smallest, crazing and some missing enamel