Battersea / Bristol Enamel gilt-metal-mounted snuff box late 18th century made Staffordshire, England and also known as South Staffordshire enamel. Measures 3 5/8'' long, 2'' wide and 1 1/4'' high. Rectangular form, the hinged cover painted with two ladies and a companion fishing from the banks of a tranquil river with their dog, the sides and inside of the cover with sprays of flowers on a white ground. Some minor restoration to the bottom, but otherwise very good condition. Provenance: SOthebys Status: For Sale Reference#: 662 Condition: See Description Year: See Description Title: STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMEL SNUFF BOX 1700''S HP FIGURES AT LAKE LANDSCAPE FAB CONDITION

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