Georgian Enamel Patch Box 19th Century

Name: George III South Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1088364
Price: 190 GBP
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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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ObjectTrinket Boxes
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialEnamel, Copper, Metal
ColourBlue
MotifsBird motif, Beaded border, Gilt accent, Metal mount

This George III South Staffordshire enamel patch box dates from around 1800 in the Georgian style, rendered in enamel, copper and metal. The circular trinket box has a pale blue lower section, a metal mount at the hinge, and a dark blue ground on the lid featuring a white bird motif, a beaded border, and gilt accents. Visible details include the glossy glaze finish, the raised white ceramic bird and fence elements on the lid, and the metallic rim of the hinged lid. Measuring 4 cm in diameter, the piece sits neatly on a sideboard top or dressing table to hold small items in a traditional English country house interior.

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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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George III South Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box