A group of 8 enamel Bilston style patch / snuff boxes. 18th century. ++ Oval box with pink scalloped bottom and white lid with urn and berries reading "I prize the Gift, Becasufe I love the Giver." Interior with mirrored lid. c.1790. 1"h x 1 1/2"w x 1 1/4"d. ++ Oval box with light pink bottom, lid reads: "Virtue is the fairest jewel that can adorn The Fair." Interior with mirrored lid. c.1770s. 7/8"h x 1 5/8"w x 1 3/8"d. ++ Oval box with light blue bottom, lid reads: "Look Within and you may view A Maid to Whom I will be true." Interior with glass lid, no longer mirrored. c.1790s. 7/8"h x 1 3/4"w x 1 1/2"d. ++ Oval box with dark blue scalloped base, lid with "I'll love you long as life gives Breath and living hold that Love till Death." Interior mirrored lid. 7/8"h x 1 5/8"w x 1 3/8"d. ++ Oval box with green scallop base. Lid has man and woman walking at center and reads: "Sweets a love that meets return." c.1790s. 1"h x 1 5/8"w x 1 3/8"d. ++ Oval box with green scallop base, lid reads: "May the Enemies of his Country Never eat The Bread Thereof." 1"h x 1 3/8"w x 1 1/2"d. ++ Oval box with light pink scalloped base. Lid has doves on hearts and reads: "Trifles Show Respect." c.1790s. 1"h x 1 5/8"w x 1 3/8"d. ++ Oval with light pink scalloped base, lid reads: "His Ship Is Moor'd His wages paid Welcome the Sailor To his Maid." Interior with mirrored lid. 1"h x 1 5/8"w x 1 3/8"d.
Provenance: The Collection of Janice Bernstew.
Condition: Cracks to glass, lids, and some discoloration. Please contact us for detailed condition report.