comprising three of typical form with rounded ends and sliding trays, decorated in polychrome and gilt; the first with raised cartouches and 'engine-turning' design; the second with a prince visiting a hermit to the top and further figural scenes to the sides; the third with birds perching on rose branches; the fourth of rectangular form with lifting lid decorated with a depiction of the young Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar with maidens flanked by European style pastoral scenes, the edges with further similar scenes, the inside of the lid with a European wedding the largest 24.7 cm. long(4)