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Exquisite Georgian Bilston Enamel Patch Box, Circa 1780
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Exquisite Georgian Bilston Enamel Patch Box, Circa 1780

18th century
Description

This is a delightful 18th Century South Staffordshire Bilston * enamel patch box. The unusual cover has a dark blue and rich purple sunburst design charmingly heightened with white enamel dot decorations. The hinged lid opening to reveal the original glass. The glass is undamaged but the lead for the mirror has disintegrated to a fine dust inside the glass. White enamel interior. The base a rich blue enamel colour.

Dimensions:

Length: 4.5cm / 1.7 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Height: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

In very good condition for this type of object.

Minor grazing, commensurate with age.

Original glass not cracked, lead mirror reduced to a fine dust.

Good strong hinge.

Delivery:

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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Bilston Enamel Box to the 18th Century.

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SA1137403
Dealers Internal Reference
APR84
Description
This is a delightful 18th Century South Staffordshire Bilston * enamel patch box.
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The unusual cover has a dark blue and rich purple sunburst design charmingly heightened with white enamel dot decorations.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The hinged lid opening to reveal the original glass. The glass is undamaged but the lead for the mirror has disintegrated to a fine dust inside the glass. White enamel interior. The base a rich blue enamel colour.

fig 1. An 18th-century oval cobalt blue enamel patch box featuring delicate white dotted patterns and a metal-rimmed hinged lid.
fig 1. Exquisite Georgian Bilston Enamel Patch Box, Circa 1780

Dimensions:

Length: 4.5cm / 1.7 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Height: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

In very good condition for this type of object.

Minor grazing, commensurate with age.

Original glass not cracked, lead mirror reduced to a fine dust.

fig 2. An 18th-century oval cobalt blue enamel patch box featuring delicate white dotted patterns and a metal-rimmed hinged lid.
fig 2. Exquisite Georgian Bilston Enamel Patch Box, Circa 1780

Good strong hinge.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Bilston Enamel Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137403
Dealers Internal Ref
APR84
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I An 18th-century oval cobalt blue enamel patch box featuring delicate white dotted patterns and a metal-rimmed hinged lid.

EXQUISITE GEORGIAN BILSTON ENAMEL PATCH BOX, CIRCA 1780

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An 18th-century oval cobalt blue enamel patch box featuring delicate white dotted patterns and a metal-rimmed hinged lid.
EXQUISITE GEORGIAN BILSTON ENAMEL PATCH BOX, CIRCA 1780
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Originating in the 18th century, Bilston enamel patch boxes were small decorative containers crafted in England, primarily used to hold facial patches or beauty spots made of silk or velvet.

These boxes were constructed with a thin copper base coated in vitreous enamel, decorated with hand-painted enamel colours or transfer prints, and fitted with gilt-brass or copper mounts.

Authentic 18th-century pieces typically feature hand-applied brass mounts with a natural patina, fine hairline crazing in the enamel glaze, and hand-painted details rather than uniform modern print techniques.

A small enamel box serves as an accent piece when displayed on a vanity tray, stacked atop art books on a coffee table, or showcased within a glass cabinet.

Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or ultrasonic cleaning which can seep into cracks, damage the copper substrate, or erode metal mounts.
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