19th Century Patch Box of Nelson Interest

Description

Heading : 19th Century Patch Box of Nelson Interest
Date : Early 19th century
Period : George III / Regency
Origin : Staffordshire
Colour : Pink base, transfer black on white cover
Pattern : Captioned “Britannia rules the Waves” depicts Britannia holding a scroll reading “Nelson” – she sits next to a lion with a ship in the background. The eye of providence shines upon her.
Condition : Two short V shaped cracks to the right of the eye and around the word “The” and the W of “Waves”
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 4.2cm x 3.4cm, 2cm height
Weight : 26 grams