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A Private Collection of English Enamels
Lot 173

Five South Staffordshire enamel patch boxes, early nineteenth century

27 November 2024, 10:30 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

£200 - £300

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Five South Staffordshire enamel patch boxes, early nineteenth century

Of oval form, two with a printed motto 'I trust in time you will be mine', the others inscribed with 'Ever Sincere', 'Success attend brave SAILORS' and 'May Britains Sons For ever be, A Conquering People Loved and Free', all with brightly coloured bases, 4cm to 5.2cm wide (5)

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Provenance
The Hon. Nellie Ionides Collection (first three mentioned)
Thence by descent (first three mentioned)

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