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Unusual Georgian Bilston Enamel Patch Box, Circa 1780
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Unusual Georgian Bilston Enamel Patch Box, Circa 1780

18th century
Sold 25 April 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is a delightful 18th Century South Staffordshire Bilston * enamel patch box. The white hinged cover charmingly painted with a rural scene. The hinged lid opening to reveal the original mirror and white interior. The fluted base a delicate powder blue enamel colour.

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm / 1.6 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

In remarkably good condition for this type of object.

Minor grazing, commensurate with age.

Original lead mirror pitted but not cracked.

Good strong hinge.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1119840
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV70
Description
This is a delightful 18th Century South Staffordshire Bilston * enamel patch box. The white hinged cover charmingly painted with a rural scene. The hinged lid opening to reveal the original mirror and white interior. The fluted base a delicate powder blue enamel colour.
fig 1. An oval Georgian Bilston enamel patch box featuring a hand-painted landscape scene on the lid and a fluted blue enamel base.
fig 1. Unusual Georgian Bilston Enamel Patch Box, Circa 1780

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm / 1.6 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

In remarkably good condition for this type of object.

Minor grazing, commensurate with age.

Original lead mirror pitted but not cracked.

fig 2. An oval Georgian Bilston enamel patch box featuring a hand-painted landscape scene on the lid and a fluted blue enamel base.
fig 2. Unusual Georgian Bilston Enamel Patch Box, Circa 1780

Good strong hinge.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 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
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119840
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV70
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Unusual Georgian Bilston Enamel Patch Box, Circa 1780

Archive II An oval Georgian Bilston enamel patch box featuring a hand-painted landscape scene on the lid and a fluted blue enamel base. View II
Archive III An oval Georgian Bilston enamel patch box featuring a hand-painted landscape scene on the lid and a fluted blue enamel base. View III
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An oval Georgian Bilston enamel patch box featuring a hand-painted landscape scene on the lid and a fluted blue enamel base.
UNUSUAL GEORGIAN BILSTON ENAMEL PATCH BOX, CIRCA 1780
Ref: SA1119840
An oval Georgian Bilston enamel patch box featuring a hand-painted landscape scene on the lid and a fluted blue enamel base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialEnamel, Copper, Brass
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsHand-painted landscape, Fluted base, Metal rim mount
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Bilston enamel patch boxes are small decorative containers produced during the 18th century in the English town of Bilston, primarily used by fashionable men and women to store cosmetic patches used to cover blemishes.

These pieces were typically constructed from a copper base coated in white or coloured opaque glass enamel, then fired in a kiln and hand-painted, often mounted with gilt-metal or brass rims and hinges.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit characteristic crazing in the enamel, hand-painted details with ironstone or transfer-printed transfers finished by hand, and period-appropriate metal mounts without modern machine tooling.

These small objects serve as refined display pieces when placed on a mantelpiece, inside a glass cabinet, or styled atop a stack of books on a side table to add a touch of historical detail.

They should be kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity, and cleaned only gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding any liquid cleaners or harsh abrasives that could damage the fragile enamel surface.
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