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A Pair of Charming 18th Century Enamel and Gilt Curtain Tie Backs C. 1780
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A Pair of Charming 18th Century Enamel and Gilt Curtain Tie Backs C. 1780

18th century
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A lovely pair of unusual 18th century tie-backs with oval enamel centres decorated with portraits of ladies in feathered hats. They would have been used to hold back light muslin curtains. They are in good condition with some minor stress marks and a little age related wear. The are small and measure 5.2cm each.

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5.2cm (2.05")
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Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated these Antique Enamel Curtain Tiebacks to the 18th Century.

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A lovely pair of unusual 18th century tie-backs with oval enamel centres decorated with portraits of ladies in feathered hats. They would have been used to hold back light muslin curtains. They are in good condition with some minor stress marks and a little age related wear. The are small and measure 5.2cm each.
Width
5.2cm (2.05")
Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated these Antique Enamel Curtain Tiebacks to the 18th Century.

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SA1189693
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A pair of oval Georgian enamel curtain tie backs featuring hand-painted female portraits set within beaded gilt metal frames.
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Archive I A pair of oval Georgian enamel curtain tie backs featuring hand-painted female portraits set within beaded gilt metal frames.

A Pair of Charming 18th Century Enamel and Gilt Curtain Tie Backs C. 1780

Archive II A pair of oval Georgian enamel curtain tie backs featuring hand-painted female portraits set within beaded gilt metal frames. View II
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A pair of oval Georgian enamel curtain tie backs featuring hand-painted female portraits set within beaded gilt metal frames.
A Pair of Charming 18th Century Enamel and Gilt Curtain Tie Backs c. 1780
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A pair of oval Georgian enamel curtain tie backs featuring hand-painted female portraits set within beaded gilt metal frames.
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Curtain tie backs from the 18th century are functional decorative fittings mounted adjacent to window frames to hold heavy drapery aside. Wealthier Georgian households utilized enamel tie backs decorated with hand-painted portrait miniatures or botanical scenes to display craftsmanship and status.

These pieces typically consist of vitreous enamel painted onto copper bases, mounted within cast gilt-brass, copper, or gilt-bronze frames. The enamel surfaces were fired at high temperatures to fuse the pigments onto the metal substrate.

Authentic period pieces display hand-painted detailing with subtle variations between pairs, period-appropriate portrait attire, and slight surface irregularities in the enamel. The metal mounts often show hand-chased beaded borders and natural oxidisation on the reverse side.

Mount these decorative fittings alongside neutral silk or heavy linen curtains in a period or contemporary setting. The detailed enamel portraits act as subtle jewelry for window treatments, adding historical narrative without overwhelming the space.

Clean enamel surfaces gently using a dry, soft microfiber cloth to remove dust. Avoid chemical solvents, abrasive polish, or immersion in water, as moisture can compromise the gilding and penetrate hairline cracks in the enamel surface.
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