A rare South Staffordshire enamel patch box, circa 1812-14
Of oval form with a pink fluted base, the hinged cover printed with a portrait of Wellington, his military uniform picked out by hand in vibrant colours, inscribed MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON, the interior cover fitted with a mirror, 4.4cm wide
The rank of Marquess or Marquis was bestowed upon Wellington in 1812. He was elevated to Duke of Wellington two years later.
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Of oval form with a pink fluted base, the hinged cover printed with a portrait of Wellington, his military uniform picked out by hand in vibrant colours, inscribed MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON, the interior cover fitted with a mirror, 4.4cm wide
The rank of Marquess or Marquis was bestowed upon Wellington in 1812. He was elevated to Duke of Wellington two years later.
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