A Georgian Enamel Patch Box Featuring Fountains Abbey Circa 1780

Description

Heading : A Georgian Enamel Patch Box Featuring Fountains Abbey Circa
Date : Circa 1780
Period : George III
Origin : Probably Bilston. South Staffordshire
Decoration : The oval hinged cover printed in black and painted with colours with a view of the ruins titled ‘A Trifle from Harrogate’ and ‘Fountains Abbey’ the oval base  enamelled in pale blue. the interior and underside white.
Size :  Height 2.3cm. base 4.3cm long and 3.3 wide
Condition : The mirror  inset into the underside of the cover degraded as commensurate to its age

Restoration : None
Weight :  28grams

Fountains abbey is one of the most glorious ruins in the world. A must see when in ‘Gods own County’