Description: This is an 18th 19th C Bilston Battersea Green Enamel Patch Box with a Flower Bouquet Antique patch boxes are small containers, often made of materials like porcelain, silver, or wood, used primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries to hold patches. Patches were decorative fabric pieces used to cover blemishes on clothing or skin, often worn by fashionable individuals. It is in very good condition, especially for their age. These normally are called Bilston but it is hard to determine if from Bilston and really doesn't matter. Antique patch boxes are often referred to as "Bilston" because many of them were manufactured in Bilston, England, during the 18th century. Bilston was known for its pottery and metalwork, producing high-quality items, including patch boxes. These boxes typically feature distinctive designs and craftsmanship that reflect the style of the time. The term "Bilston" has become synonymous with these decorative containers, highlighting their origin and the artisanal reputation of the area. As a result, collectors and enthusiasts often use "Bilston patch box" to refer to this specific style and period of patch boxes. Antique patch boxes are small containers, often made of materials like porcelain, silver, or wood, used primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries to hold patches. Patches were decorative fabric pieces used to cover blemishes on clothing or skin, often worn by fashionable individuals. I am 75 and just have way to much Antique "Stuff" so am beginning to start putting things on here for sale. Please look carefully at my pictures and please ask if you have any questions!
Price: 110 USD
Location: Warren, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-10-27T21:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Material: Metal
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
