Antique Georgian Bilston Enamel Patchbox c. 1780 Two Lambs on Hilltop

Antique Georgian Bilston Enamel Patchbox c. 1780 Two Lambs on Hilltop

$450.00

Authentic Georgian enamel-on-copper hinged patchbox (c. 1780), featuring an elongated, oval-shaped body with a deep blue base. The lid displays a hand-painted scene of two lambs sitting atop a hill. The interior features a white bottom and a fitted mirror. Purchased at auction (see information on last slide).

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Description

Patchboxes are small, decorative boxes used to hold fabric patches, a popular Georgian fashion accessory worn by high society. These beauty patches—also referred to as “mouches,” the French word for “flies”—were made of fabrics like silk and velvet. They were adhered to the face with mastic or saliva as decorative beauty spots or used to cover blemishes.

Measurements are 2 ⅛” length, 1 ¼” depth, and ⅞” height. Condition is good for its age. However, there are hairline cracks on the lid and the mirror is broken. The hinge has also been mended. This is a rare, highly collectible piece that is over two centuries old, and it has been priced accordingly. Please review all photos carefully, as all sales are final.

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