English Bilston Battersea bonbonnieres, three
English Bilston Battersea
bonbonnieres, three: each modeled as a bird, two canaries
polychrome enameled copper, metal
largest: 1 5/8"w x 3"d x 2 1/2"h
Condition Report: Larger canary with several small areas of inpainting noticeable under UV light. Some discoloration in areas to the metal and chipping to the applied patination. The lid has a crack and chips along one corner. Glue residue along inside mounts.
Smaller canary with some hairline cracks in areas and some signs of inpainting under UV light. Hairline cracks and some chips to lid. Interior with hairline cracks and couple of minor chips.
The last example with some inpainting in areas throughout and having some chips along the base of the bird and above the left proper eye, as well as the right proper wing tip. The lid with some minor roughness on raised points. Interior with hairline cracks and chips along edges.
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English Bilston Battersea
bonbonnieres, three: each modeled as a bird, two canaries
polychrome enameled copper, metal
largest: 1 5/8"w x 3"d x 2 1/2"h
Condition Report: Larger canary with several small areas of inpainting noticeable under UV light. Some discoloration in areas to the metal and chipping to the applied patination. The lid has a crack and chips along one corner. Glue residue along inside mounts.
Smaller canary with some hairline cracks in areas and some signs of inpainting under UV light. Hairline cracks and some chips to lid. Interior with hairline cracks and couple of minor chips.
The last example with some inpainting in areas throughout and having some chips along the base of the bird and above the left proper eye, as well as the right proper wing tip. The lid with some minor roughness on raised points. Interior with hairline cracks and chips along edges.