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18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780
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18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780

18th century
Sold 22 September 2025 · Treaders Collectables
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Description

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780, white with hand-painted floral motifs around edges and base, and a central scene of a lady in hat, white interior.

32mm high x 65mm wide x 50mm depth

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1153493
Dealers Internal Reference
4058
Description
18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780, white with hand-painted floral motifs around edges and base, and a central scene of a lady in hat, white interior.

32mm high x 65mm wide x 50mm depth

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1153493
Dealers Internal Ref
4058
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An 18th-century rectangular Bilston enamel box featuring a hand-painted portrait on the lid and floral motifs on white patterned sides. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An 18th-century rectangular Bilston enamel box featuring a hand-painted portrait on the lid and floral motifs on white patterned sides. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780

Archive II An 18th-century rectangular Bilston enamel box featuring a hand-painted portrait on the lid and floral motifs on white patterned sides. View II
Archive III An 18th-century rectangular Bilston enamel box featuring a hand-painted portrait on the lid and floral motifs on white patterned sides. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century rectangular Bilston enamel box featuring a hand-painted portrait on the lid and floral motifs on white patterned sides. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century rectangular Bilston enamel box featuring a hand-painted portrait on the lid and floral motifs on white patterned sides. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century rectangular Bilston enamel box featuring a hand-painted portrait on the lid and floral motifs on white patterned sides. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century rectangular Bilston enamel box featuring a hand-painted portrait on the lid and floral motifs on white patterned sides. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century rectangular Bilston enamel box featuring a hand-painted portrait on the lid and floral motifs on white patterned sides. View VIII
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An 18th-century rectangular Bilston enamel box featuring a hand-painted portrait on the lid and floral motifs on white patterned sides.
18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780
Ref: SA1153493
An 18th-century rectangular Bilston enamel box featuring a hand-painted portrait on the lid and floral motifs on white patterned sides.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialEnamel, Copper, Gilt-brass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsHand-painted portrait, Floral sprays, Gilt-brass mounts, Geometric lattice pattern
  • SizeH 3.2 cm (1 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Bilston enamel boxes refer to decorative copper items covered in vitreous enamel and hand-painted, produced primarily in the Staffordshire town of Bilston during the Georgian era.

These items were typically constructed from a copper base coated with a white enamel layer, fired in a kiln, and then hand-painted with metallic oxide pigments, often featuring gilt-brass mounts.

Authentic pieces often exhibit slight irregularities in the hand-painted details, crazing in the enamel surface, authentic period hinge mounts, and subtle signs of age-appropriate wear on the copper and gilding.

These small decorative objects can be displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or glass-fronted cabinet to add historical detail and a touch of colourful craftsmanship to a room.

Preserve enamel boxes by keeping them away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and moisture, cleaning them only with a soft, dry cloth without chemical polishes.
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