Description: An oval Battersea Bilston English Enamel Love Motto Patch Box. The top reads “The Gift of a Friend” with a decorative border. The base is Sky Blue enamel. The inside lid has the original mercury mirror. The box is in good condition. Some crazing on the top. Tiny chips on the back of the base, pictured. The hinges are good with a nice patina. The box closes good and tight. Measures approximately 1 ½” x 1 1/8” x 7/8” tall. This Patch Box is English, enamel on copper. Circa 1790. Patches were the 18th century equivalent of beauty marks and were traditionally little pieces of gummed black silk taffeta or velvet used to draw attention to a particular facial feature and to flatter the complexion. Remember you are Buying an Antique and not a Reproduction. Buy with confidence I ASSURE EVERY ITEM I SELL FOR HONESTY & ACCURACY I USE ALL NEW SHIPPING MATERIALS
Price: 235 USD
Location: Naples, Florida
End Time: 2024-02-13T16:16:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Color: Blue
Style: Georgian
Material: Enamel on Copper
Age: Pre-1800
