“A FRIEND'S GIFT” (PAIR OF BIRDS) Georgian oval enamel miniature “patch” box

“A FRIEND'S GIFT” (PAIR OF BIRDS) Georgian oval enamel miniature “patch” box

...a stylish sentimental “toye” such as Jane Austin ladies exchanged or received from a beau in regency England

(Hand-painted with birds in a leafy park, perched on a wall inscribed with the motto, – in oval reserve framed by gold and white beaded border)

Circa : 1800
Size : oval 1-3/4 x 1-3/8” (4.2 x 3.4 cm); ht 7/8” (2 cm)
Mirror inside lid : original, cracked through center
Condition : two losses outside image area (far left and far right), small chip to one bottom edge; typical scattered faint crackelure.

# 2859 .................................................................................................................. SOLD