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What is a Battersea box?
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A Battersea box is part of the wider umbrella of Battersea enamelware, a kind of painted enamelware produced in England in the mid-18th century. Considered to be of incredibly high quality, pristine examples of this enamelware are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Battersea enamelware from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique 18th Century Bilston Battersea Enamel Muffineer or Sugar Shaker
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique 18th century Bilston or Battersea enamel muffineer or sugar shaker.
A very rare form!
With a pierced, domed top, raised gold decoration, and cartouches of floral spr...
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Antique Round 18th Century English Battersea Bilston Pink Enamel Table Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box. A very rare round form!
With a pink ground, floral spray decoration, and gilt bronze mou...
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Antique Figural Bird Battersea or Staffordshire Enamel Bonbonniere / Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful, antique figural bird form Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere.
The lid is decorated with a bird on a branch in a lan...
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Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique English Battersea South Staffordshire Enamel Table Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare antique 18th century South Staffordshire or Battersea enamel table snuff box.
The lid has a scene of two noble, young couples in...
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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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