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18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780
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18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780

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18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780, white ground, hand-painted floral motifs around outside, base and lid, white interior.

60mm x 55mm x 55mm

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Treaders Collectables has dated this Bilston Enamel Bonbonniere Box to the 18th Century.

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SA1148659
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Description
18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780, white ground, hand-painted floral motifs around outside, base and lid, white interior.

60mm x 55mm x 55mm

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Bilston Enamel Bonbonniere Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148659
Dealers Internal Ref
4055
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A white 18th-century Georgian Bilston enamel bonbonniere box decorated with hand-painted floral sprays and framed by brass metal mounts.
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Archive I A white 18th-century Georgian Bilston enamel bonbonniere box decorated with hand-painted floral sprays and framed by brass metal mounts.

18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780

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Archive VI A white 18th-century Georgian Bilston enamel bonbonniere box decorated with hand-painted floral sprays and framed by brass metal mounts. View VI
Archive VII A white 18th-century Georgian Bilston enamel bonbonniere box decorated with hand-painted floral sprays and framed by brass metal mounts. View VII
Archive VIII A white 18th-century Georgian Bilston enamel bonbonniere box decorated with hand-painted floral sprays and framed by brass metal mounts. View VIII
Archive IX A white 18th-century Georgian Bilston enamel bonbonniere box decorated with hand-painted floral sprays and framed by brass metal mounts. View IX
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Archive XII A white 18th-century Georgian Bilston enamel bonbonniere box decorated with hand-painted floral sprays and framed by brass metal mounts. View XII
Archive XIII A white 18th-century Georgian Bilston enamel bonbonniere box decorated with hand-painted floral sprays and framed by brass metal mounts. View XIII
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A white 18th-century Georgian Bilston enamel bonbonniere box decorated with hand-painted floral sprays and framed by brass metal mounts.
18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780
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A white 18th-century Georgian Bilston enamel bonbonniere box decorated with hand-painted floral sprays and framed by brass metal mounts.
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Bilston enamel boxes were decorative copper containers coated in vitreous enamel, produced in Staffordshire, England, during the mid-to-late 18th century primarily for holding beauty patches, sweetmeats, or snuff.

These boxes were crafted by fusing powdered glass onto a shaped copper substrate at high temperatures, after which brass or gilt metal mounts were attached and polychrome floral designs were hand-painted.

Authentic pieces feature hand-fitted metal mounts with wavy or plain brass rims, subtle fine crazing or hair lines in the enamel, and delicate hand-painted botanical motifs rather than modern printed transfers.

A small enamel box serves as a subtle decorative accent when positioned on a sideboard top, curated inside a glazed cabinet, or displayed on a dressing table tray.

Wipe softly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth, keeping the object clear of liquids, abrasive chemicals, and high humidity that could penetrate fine cracks or degrade the underlying metal.
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