AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH BISTON BATTERSEA ENAMEL ON COPPER PATCH OR SNUFF BOX
GEORGIAN PERIOD
CIRCA 1780
THE SCENE SHOWS LARGE TRESS IN THE MIDDLE, TWO FIGURES, A WINDMILL, A HOUSE AND A CHURCH WITH HIGH STEEPLE.
THERE IS A MIRROR INSIDE THE LID.
ENAMEL AND GOLD DECORATION
IN GOOD CONDITION WITH AGE PATINA TO THE HINGE.
1.5/8" WIDE
1.25" DEEP
1" HIGH
Antique Georgian or Victorian Snuff Box
Beautiful small snuff box with shell and inlaid banding decoration to top
Some of the inlay is missing but overall good condition with some wear
( please see photos )
I believe this snuff box is Georgian based on the small size and style but it could be Victorian
Good hinges. Closes well.
Approx. 2 1/4 " wide by 1 1/4 " across by 2/3 " deep