Stunning Antique 18thc (Ca 1780) Georgian Enamel Box, with Hogarth Decoration

18th century

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Superb antique 18thC (ca 1780) Georgian enamel box, the lid decorated with a superb illustration of William Hogarth’s (1697-1764) 1733 engraving, ‘A Midnight Modern Conversation’. (Hogarth applied an ironic title to his representation of men drinking, in varying stages of drunkenness, in a panelled room perhaps intended to be St. John's Coffee-house, Temple Bar, London.) The sides and bottom of the box are decorated with beautiful flowers (roses, tulips, etc.) on a dark blue ground. The rims and hinge (in good order) are bronze. Measures 13.7cm x 12.2cm x 5.2cm (5.4 x 4.8 x 2 inches).

A museum quality masterpiece in lovely condition. No damage or repairs.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5.2cm (2.05")

Width

13.7cm (5.39")

Depth

12.2cm (4.80")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1056000

Dealers Internal Reference

AD628

Description

Superb antique 18thC (ca 1780) Georgian enamel box, the lid decorated with a superb illustration of William Hogarth’s (1697-1764) 1733 engraving, ‘A Midnight Modern Conversation’.

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(Hogarth applied an ironic title to his representation of men drinking, in varying stages of drunkenness, in a panelled room perhaps intended to be St.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

John's Coffee-house, Temple Bar, London.) The sides and bottom of the box are decorated with beautiful flowers (roses, tulips, etc.) on a dark blue ground. The rims and hinge (in good order) are bronze. Measures 13.7cm x 12.2cm x 5.2cm (5.4 x 4.8 x 2 inches).

A museum quality masterpiece in lovely condition. No damage or repairs.