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Description: |
This 18th Century sentimental hand-painted enamel box was
intended for decorative face patches or other small trinkets. Suitors would give the ladies they were interested in a tiny gift in a box. The box is oval with a domed lid, and the inside cover boasts a small metal mirror that has dulled with age.. The top features the sweet endearment "A small Token of Friendship" around an urn in a cartouche with decorative flowers and an encircling vine in black on a white ground. The bottom is a lovely lavender seems like enamel on copper, and the mountings are brass. The lid closes and fits perfectly. There seem to be some discolorations, and some damage, but not bad for it's age. Size: 3/4" High, 1.5" Wide, 1/4" Deep (1.9 cm H, 3.8 cm W, 3.2 cm D ) York House in Battersea is synonymous with English enameling on copper; only open for three years (closing in 1756), Battersea is renowned for the fine enamels that it produced. |
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Size: |
3/4" H, 1.5" W, 1/4" D | |
Period: |
18th century | |
Condition: |
good for it's age | |
Country of Origin: |
England | |
Status: |
sold | |
Item No.: |
3049 | |
Price: |
US$ 275.00 | |
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