£220
A Staffordshire enamel patch box, probably Bilston, late 18th century circa 1780, the puce body set with a hinged cover bearing the motto "Take this for a kiss" around two love birds perched on hearts, all within a continuous floral border, 5.1cm W x 4.3cm D x 3cm H
The piece shows fine scratching and pitting across the exterior (most noticeable on the white ground of the cover), with similar wear to the interior. The metal mounts show wear and oxidation commensurate with age and use, with build ups of dirt around the edges, and some small nibbles around the edges of the interior enamel where it meets the mounts. The interior is dirty and would benefit from cleaning.
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