Name: Rule Britannia 18th Century Battersea Bilston English Enamel Patriotic Patch Box
SKU: 16120210
Price: 191.41 USD
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Rule Britannia 18th Century Battersea Bilston English Enamel Patriotic Patch Box

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A Rare Battersea Bilson Enamel Patriotic Patch Box, Britannia with a Union Jack shield, holding a Sceptre, seated next to a Lion indicating Bravery with a tall masted ship in the background. Used as a symbol after a poem written in 1740. “Britannia rule the waves, Brittons never will be slaves”. Later made into a song that is still sung today
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The oval Patch Box has a continuous striped design on the base. The interior still retains its original Mercury Mirror. The Brass Hinge closes good and tight. Some minor damage to this box which is over 200 years old. A small area of loss on the base near the hinge and on the inside. Bright Vibrant Colors.
Measures approximately, 2 ¼” x 1 ½” x ¾” tall. Pictured next to a quarter coin for scale.

English, Enamel on Copper, Circa 1780.

Dimensions: 2.25ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 0.75ʺH

Styles: English Traditional

Period: Late 18th Century

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Enamel; Metal

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: White

Condition Notes: A small area of loss on the base near the hinge and on the inside. The box is over 200 …
moreA small area of loss on the base near the hinge and on the inside. The box is over 200 years old. less

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