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South Staffordshire Bilston Georgian Enamel Tricorn Hat Shaped Patch Box

About the Item

A rare and exceptional Georgian English South Staffordshire Bilston enamel patch box ion the form of a tricorn hat and dating from around 1770. The small box has a small round hinged cover revealing a small compartment with a white enamel finish. The outer hat with its three fold over edges is finely decorated with delicate floral designs in colored enamels against a rich blue ground with gilding applied around the rim of the hat. The cover is hand painted with a floral arrangement containing a large pink rose set against a white ground with a solitary pink rose to the inside. The box is not marked. A rare and highly collectable item. Provenance: From the estate and collection of the late Jackie Mann, a respected member of the UK antique trade. Acquired from the UK Art Market. In good condition with age wear to the painted finish.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Depth: 1.89 in (4.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1770-1779
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1770
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MT240611stDibs: LU1328242633182

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