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18th Century Staffordshire Enamel Box
Beech and Springs Antiques
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Beech and Springs Antiques

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18th Century Staffordshire Enamel Box

18th century
Description

This early Staffordshire enamel box, rural scene with figure and pyramid.

All in very good original condition, no repairs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Enamel Trinket Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1113573
Dealers Internal Reference
NH000233
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Description
This early Staffordshire enamel box, rural scene with figure and pyramid.

All in very good original condition, no repairs.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Enamel Trinket Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113573
Dealers Internal Ref
NH000233
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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An 18th-century hexagonal pink enamel box featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene surrounded by white Rococo scrollwork on the lid.
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Archive I An 18th-century hexagonal pink enamel box featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene surrounded by white Rococo scrollwork on the lid.

18th Century Staffordshire Enamel Box

Archive II An 18th-century hexagonal pink enamel box featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene surrounded by white Rococo scrollwork on the lid. View II
Archive III An 18th-century hexagonal pink enamel box featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene surrounded by white Rococo scrollwork on the lid. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century hexagonal pink enamel box featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene surrounded by white Rococo scrollwork on the lid. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century hexagonal pink enamel box featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene surrounded by white Rococo scrollwork on the lid. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century hexagonal pink enamel box featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene surrounded by white Rococo scrollwork on the lid. View VI
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Beech and Springs Antiques

Beech and Springs Antiques
Telephone 07775 814 228
Location
Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
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Location: Meopham Bank Farm, Leigh Road, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9AQ, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An 18th-century hexagonal pink enamel box featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene surrounded by white Rococo scrollwork on the lid.
18th Century Staffordshire Enamel Box
Ref: SA1113573
An 18th-century hexagonal pink enamel box featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene surrounded by white Rococo scrollwork on the lid.
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Staffordshire enamel boxes are small decorative containers produced in England during the mid-to-late 18th century, particularly in South Staffordshire and Bilston. Originally designed to hold snuff, patches, or pills, these objects feature hand-painted artwork on copper bases coated in vitreous enamel.

These boxes were constructed using thin sheets of hammered copper shaped into forms, which were then coated with layers of powdered glass enamel and fired at high temperatures. Metal mounts, typically made of copper alloy or brass, were fitted around the rims to join the hinged lid and base.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-painted decoration with minor irregularities, hairline surface stress cracks (craquelure) in the enamel glaze, and aged patinated metal mounts. Stencilled designs, modern chemical solder, or perfectly uniform machine-made fittings indicate later reproductions.

A small enamel box serves as an accent piece on a bedside table, dressing table, or stacked atop art books on a sideboard. Grouping it alongside other small decorative items creates a curated vignette in a living or bedroom space.

Clean enamel surfaces gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water or chemical solvents that could seep under metal mounts. Keep the box in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, as thermal expansion can cause enamel to chip or crack.
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