South Staffordshire/ Birmingham Enamel Snuff Box with Hinged Cover 1770

Description

Heading :  A South Staffordshire/Birmingham Enamel Snuff Box with Hinged Cover
Date : Circa 1770
Period : George III
Marks :None
Origin :Bilston/Wednesbury or Birmingham
Colour :Polychrome
Pattern :The cover with a central panel enclosing floral detail repeated at each corner and on all the sides against a purple/blue ground overlaid in a dense white netting
Features :Gilt metal mounts. rectangular form.
Condition :The interior with crazing. this does not show externally
Restoration :None
Dimensions : 6.5  x 5cms and 2.7 tall
Weight : 60 grams

These really should be brought back into every days use. They are infinitely more attractive that plastic pill bottles and are portable too !