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Antique Bilston Enamel on Copper Box

About the Item

Lovely Georgian snuff or patch box made in Bilston, England c1770-80. This box is enamel painted on copper and decorated with a foliate design and the saying "Keep this for my sake", the origin of the word "keepsake". Surely a gift to a dear friend or loved one, the box measures 1 1/2" wide by 7/8" high by 1 1/4" deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1770-80
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  • Seller Location:
    Baltimore, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU94641139152
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