Lot Essay
Cf. S. Benjamin, English Enamel Boxes, 1978, p.80.
CIRCA 1765
Details
An unusual South Staffordshire bodkin-case
circa 1765
Cylindrical, the cover moulded as the head of a man in blue and white uniform with red cloak, a medallion around his neck, possibly a portrait of Admiral Rodney, the white ground body with flower posies in raised gold cartouches with dots, gilt-metal mount (some restoration),
5in. (12.7cm.) high
circa 1765
Cylindrical, the cover moulded as the head of a man in blue and white uniform with red cloak, a medallion around his neck, possibly a portrait of Admiral Rodney, the white ground body with flower posies in raised gold cartouches with dots, gilt-metal mount (some restoration),
5in. (12.7cm.) high