George III Collection of Five 18th Century Enamel Patch Beauty Boxes

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George III Collection of Five 18th Century Enamel Patch Beauty Boxes

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A small and decorative collection of enamel patch boxes from towns and city's of United Kingdom These small enamel souvenir where purchased from the highly fashionable city and towns in the late 18th century Bath, Buxton, Swansea and Stonehouse. All the boxes have bright base enamels over a copper caucus with a decorative hinged white lid with interior mirrors. The smaller of the five boxes lid is not hinged or contains a mirror. Each box has age related wear, chips and cracking. The smaller example 2.8 cm in diameter, 1.9 cm in height reads "this and th you, Are Thine forever" "A trifle from Swansea" 4 cm in width, 3.3 cm in depth, 2.3 cm in height "A trifle from Stonehouse" 4.3 cm in width, 3.6 cm in depth, 2.5 cm in height "Guildhall A trifle from Bath" 4.7 cm in width, 3.9 cm in depth, 2.5 cm in height "Lass Trip a little way from Buxton" 4.7 cm in width, 3.9 cm in depth, 2.3 cm in height Patch boxes as their name suggests were pocket sized, portable storage boxes in which an 18th century lady or Gent would carry their tiny little black face patches. These cosmetic patches were made in all sorts of shapes from velvet and other luxury fabrics that were coated in an adhesive gum. Using the internal mirror, one would apply the small patch to one's face. They really were a fashion statement for the rich and fashionable but were also a handy patch to cover blemishes and scars left by small pox and white lead face cosmetics. Apparently where you placed your patch had certain meaning. Patches could be placed on your face, neck or chest suggesting flirtation or even political allegiance.

Dimensions:
Height: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Width: 1.86 in (4.7 cm)Depth: 1.54 in (3.9 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 5
Style:
George III (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Copper,Enamel
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1790
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Each box has age related wear, chips and cracking.
Seller Location:
Lowestoft, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4612115425132