Decorative arts — 1760-1800
Box
The lid of this round enamel box is decorated with a coloured daisy petal design with an inscription reading 'A Trifle from London'. The base of the box and the inside is enamelled in white. Such boxes were made in the Midlands, especially at Bilston and Birmingham, and sold by London shopkeepers as souvenirs.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- A25877
- Object name:
- box
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1760-1800
- Material:
enamel, copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 29 mm, W 49 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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