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A 19th Century French Hand Painted Enamel Box C.1830
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A 19th Century French Hand Painted Enamel Box C.1830

19th century
Sold 4 November 2024 · Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A beautifully painted French enamel table box. The cover is decorated with a courting couple with a cherub. When the box is opened it reveals a delicate hand painted scene of a couple playing a harpsichord, this is a lovely feature. The box does have age related wear, as in some hairline marks and some minor restoration. However, it is a very decorative piece.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Painted Enamel Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
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SA1046573
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BHA
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Description
A beautifully painted French enamel table box. The cover is decorated with a courting couple with a cherub.
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When the box is opened it reveals a delicate hand painted scene of a couple playing a harpsichord, this is a lovely feature.
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

The box does have age related wear, as in some hairline marks and some minor restoration. However, it is a very decorative piece.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Painted Enamel Box to the 19th Century.

Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1046573
Dealers Internal Ref
BHA
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012
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An open rectangular French enamel box featuring a hand-painted scene on the interior lid of figures by a harpsichord and floral motifs on the exterior body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open rectangular French enamel box featuring a hand-painted scene on the interior lid of figures by a harpsichord and floral motifs on the exterior body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19th Century French Hand Painted Enamel Box C.1830

Archive II An open rectangular French enamel box featuring a hand-painted scene on the interior lid of figures by a harpsichord and floral motifs on the exterior body. View II
Archive III An open rectangular French enamel box featuring a hand-painted scene on the interior lid of figures by a harpsichord and floral motifs on the exterior body. View III
Archive IV An open rectangular French enamel box featuring a hand-painted scene on the interior lid of figures by a harpsichord and floral motifs on the exterior body. View IV
Archive V An open rectangular French enamel box featuring a hand-painted scene on the interior lid of figures by a harpsichord and floral motifs on the exterior body. View V
Archive VI An open rectangular French enamel box featuring a hand-painted scene on the interior lid of figures by a harpsichord and floral motifs on the exterior body. View VI
Archive VII An open rectangular French enamel box featuring a hand-painted scene on the interior lid of figures by a harpsichord and floral motifs on the exterior body. View VII
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An open rectangular French enamel box featuring a hand-painted scene on the interior lid of figures by a harpsichord and floral motifs on the exterior body.
A 19th Century French Hand Painted Enamel box c.1830
Ref: SA1046573
An open rectangular French enamel box featuring a hand-painted scene on the interior lid of figures by a harpsichord and floral motifs on the exterior body.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialEnamel, Copper, Brass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsHand-painted figural scene, Floral sprays, Hinged metal mount
  • SizeW 9 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

French painted enamel boxes, particularly popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, were crafted in centres such as Limoges and Paris, often serving as luxurious containers for snuff, patches, or small trinkets.

These pieces typically consist of a copper or base metal core fused with opaque white enamel coatings, decorated with hand-painted polychrome mineral pigments and fitted with hinged brass or metal mounts.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the weight and patina of the metal mounts, the micro-craquelure and brushwork within the fired enamel, and the presence of period-correct joinery or hand-beaten hinges.

Small decorative objects such as enamel boxes add a touch of historical texture and curated interest when displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or coffee table alongside modern art and books.

Enamel and painted surfaces should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and cleaned gently with a dry or barely damp microfiber cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive materials.
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