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George III South Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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George III South Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box

19th century
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Here we have a beautiful little South Staffordshire enamel circular patch box with a hinged lid decorated with an exquisite perched bird set in a beaded border, the lower section in pale blue and on the inside of the lid is a cracked mirror, the enamel work is very good and there is no damage to the pot.

Size: 40mm diameter

c1800

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Georgian Enamel Patch Box to the 1800s.

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SA1088364
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7696
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Here we have a beautiful little South Staffordshire enamel circular patch box with a hinged lid decorated with an exquisite perched bird set in a beaded border, the lower section in pale blue and on the inside of the lid is a cracked mirror, the enamel work is very good and there is no damage to the pot.

Size: 40mm diameter

c1800

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Georgian Enamel Patch Box to the 1800s.

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SA1088364
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7696
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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A circular Georgian South Staffordshire enamel patch box featuring a light blue base and a hinged lid adorned with a white bird motif on a navy blue ground.
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Archive I A circular Georgian South Staffordshire enamel patch box featuring a light blue base and a hinged lid adorned with a white bird motif on a navy blue ground.

George III South Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box

Archive II A circular Georgian South Staffordshire enamel patch box featuring a light blue base and a hinged lid adorned with a white bird motif on a navy blue ground. View II
Archive III A circular Georgian South Staffordshire enamel patch box featuring a light blue base and a hinged lid adorned with a white bird motif on a navy blue ground. View III
Archive IV A circular Georgian South Staffordshire enamel patch box featuring a light blue base and a hinged lid adorned with a white bird motif on a navy blue ground. View IV
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
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A circular Georgian South Staffordshire enamel patch box featuring a light blue base and a hinged lid adorned with a white bird motif on a navy blue ground.
George III South Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box
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A circular Georgian South Staffordshire enamel patch box featuring a light blue base and a hinged lid adorned with a white bird motif on a navy blue ground.
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Originating in 18th-century England, enamel patch boxes were small decorative containers used to hold facial patches made of silk or velvet. Produced predominantly in regions like Bilston and Wednesbury, these boxes featured hand-painted designs, mottos, or classical imagery.

These boxes were constructed by fusing powdered glass to a shaped copper substrate at high temperatures, creating a vitreous enamel finish. Hand-fitted metal mounts, typically crafted from brass or alloy, joined the hinged lid to the base.

Authentic Georgian enamels display characteristic fine stress cracks, hand-painted decorative details with minor brushstroke variations, and handmade metal mounts with subtle irregular joints. Original examples often retain a internal polished steel or glass mirror inside the lid.

Small enamel boxes function well as delicate decorative accents when displayed on a tray, bookshelf, or vanity table. Grouping multiple boxes together creates an engaging focal point within traditional or eclectic interior schemes.

Enamel surfaces should be dusted lightly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and kept away from direct moisture or abrasive chemical cleaners. To prevent chipping, avoid dropping the box and handle metal mounts gently when opening or closing.
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