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Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori Patch/Snuff Box

$545.00

1 in stock

Description

An 18th century Georgian English Bilston Battersea enameled snuff or patch box, the motto reads, “In Memory of a Friend.”

An example of Memento Mori, which translates from the Latin, “Remember that you must die.”

The pastoral scene shows an unfurled scroll with the motto written in black script. A large urn is painted in Sienna, a pine tree stands in the foreground. On the left, a steepled church stands in the distance.

A deep cobalt blue is enameled over the copper framed base, the lid’s interior is mirrored.

1.5 in. L x 1.25 in. W x .75 in. H

Very good antique condition, light lining to the enamel. The mirror shows no foxing.

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