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England 1810 Georgian Battersea Enamel Neoclassical Decorated Box

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Early 19th century Georgian Battersea enamel box. A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box, created in the district of Battersea in London. It was crafted during the Georgian period in the early 19th century, around the 1810. This box was carefully made in an oval shape with English neoclassical patterns. Mounted in a double frame made up in bronze and embellished with polychrome enamel applications. The surface is highly decorated with a neoclassical British landscape in a lake with several personages and animals. The inside parts is predominantly plain white. Weight: 82.3 Grams, (99.23 Dwt). Measurements: 86 mm by 68 mm x 38 mm (3.39 x 2.68 x 1.50 Inches). Battersea enamel, is a type of painted enamelware was considered the finest of its kind to be produced in England during the mid-18th century. It is especially noted for the high quality of its transfer printing. Battersea ware was made at York House in Battersea, a district in London, by Stephen Theodore Janssen between 1753 and 1756. This ware is variably composed of soft white enamel completely covering a copper ground. A design is applied to the white enamel either by painting by hand or by transfer printing, a process by which an impression from an engraved metal plate brushed with enamel colours is transferred to paper and then to the surface to be decorated. Transfer printing was used on a large scale for the first time at Battersea. Most of the articles produced there, small ornamental pieces such as snuffboxes and watchcases, were decorated in the Rococo style with mottoes, portraits, landscapes, or flowers. The shapes of the objects and the decorative motifs are often imitative of Meissen Porcelain ware. Georgian (circa 1714 - 1840). The term Georgian refers to an era in English history during the reign of King George I to King George IV from 1714 - 1840. Like the term Victorian (used for jewelry during Queen Victoria's rule), it is accepted in use as a term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires, rubies and garnets were widely used in Georgian jewellery, often cut in the shape of a cabochon or teardrop. Rubies and pearls were a fashionable combination at the time. Some of our collection of Georgian gemstone rings. Popular cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Condition: The overall condition of this box is good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the rims. The outside enamelled parts are in very good shape This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. .
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 3.39 in (8.62 cm)Depth: 2.68 in (6.81 cm)
  • Style:
    George IV (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this box is good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the rims. The outside enamelled parts are in very good shape This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D040623ANNH/.16321stDibs: LU8303233705342

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