An unusual South Staffordshire enamel patch box, early 19th century
An unusual South Staffordshire enamel patch box, early 19th century
Painted with two ships, one engulfed in flames, the legend 'Britons rule' inscribed above, on a pale blue ground, the lid's interior painted with a ship and the title 'Hope' and in front, reverse-painted on the glass, the figure of Hope leaning on an anchor, her robes gilt, 4.3cm wide
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Bonhams, 18 April 2012, lot 135 (part)
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An unusual South Staffordshire enamel patch box, early 19th century
Painted with two ships, one engulfed in flames, the legend 'Britons rule' inscribed above, on a pale blue ground, the lid's interior painted with a ship and the title 'Hope' and in front, reverse-painted on the glass, the figure of Hope leaning on an anchor, her robes gilt, 4.3cm wide
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Bonhams, 18 April 2012, lot 135 (part)
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