CIRCA 1765
Details
An unusual enamel snuff-box
circa 1765
Formed as a drum, the sides painted with a coronet between two elaborate military trophies, the orange-red sides encased in simulated cords between deep blue enamel borders, the hinged cover and base enamelled in cream, with gilt-metal mount, and a Bilston oval enamel patch-box, the white ground cover inscribed 'Though Absent Not Forgotten' with two lovebirds perched in hearts, with crimped light blue sides and mirrored interior, circa 1800
The snuff-box 1 5/8in. (4.2cm.) high
The patch-box 1½in. (4cm.) wide (2)
circa 1765
Formed as a drum, the sides painted with a coronet between two elaborate military trophies, the orange-red sides encased in simulated cords between deep blue enamel borders, the hinged cover and base enamelled in cream, with gilt-metal mount, and a Bilston oval enamel patch-box, the white ground cover inscribed 'Though Absent Not Forgotten' with two lovebirds perched in hearts, with crimped light blue sides and mirrored interior, circa 1800
The snuff-box 1 5/8in. (4.2cm.) high
The patch-box 1½in. (4cm.) wide (2)