19th Century Vienna Silver Gilt and Enamel Patch Box

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19th Century Vienna Silver Gilt and Enamel Patch Box

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This is an absolutely exquisite silver gilt and enamel patch box, with silver marks for Vienna, circa 1860, with the maker's mark SG for SIMON GRUNEWALD. The top lid of the box is finely decorated with a hand painted enamel scene of a relaxing lady and boy posing in a classical garden scene. The scene is surrounded by a rich border textured blue foliate enamel and silver scroll frame, the sides and base with similar guilloche enamel decoration. This is a rare opportunity to own such a magnificent piece. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 1.5 x width 3 x depth 3 and weight 1.05 troy oz Dimensions in inches: Height 1 inch x width 1 inch x depth 1 inch and weight 0.03 kg A fashion that became all the rage from the 1600s through to the early 1800s was the face patch. We see them in portraits, and caricatures, those tiny black (sometimes red) "beauty spots" a lady would add to her face. They've made a few comebacks over the centuries, especially in the 1920s and late 1940s These tiny gems of over the top ornamentation served many different purposes. They could be used to cover up blemishes of poc marks, different placements could even signify political allegiance! They were also used as a contrast to highlight a brilliant complexion! Since patches were popular with ladies of high fashion, and high income , beautifully decorated little boxes were created to hold these tiny treasures in. These tiny boxes often enameled used to be given to ladies as love and friendship tokens with sentimental messages enameled into the design. Please feel free to email or call us to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.

Dimensions:
Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 1.19 in (3 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver,Gilt
Place of Origin:
Austria
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1860
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 074821stDibs: LU95068232483