Bonhams 1793 : An exceptional Birmingham or South Staffordshire enamel leopard bonbonnière with a double lid, circa 1760-65

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19 Oct 2011 10:30 BST London, New Bond Street
Georgian Frivolities: the Mort and Moira Lesser Collection of English Enamels
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An exceptional Birmingham or South Staffordshire enamel leopard bonbonnière with a double lid, circa 1760-65

Modelled as the head of a leopard, carefully painted with spots onto a shaded yellow ground, with curly whiskers and finely painted facial features, its mouth open to reveal pointed teeth, the hinged outer lid painted with a leopard and a huntsman with a bow and arrow before an obelisk, the secret inner lid painted with a lady revealing her legs as she steps over a rustic gate, 7.4cm long, lid 6.6cm. wide (fine cracks and some restoration)

Sold for £3,500 inc. premium