Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 28 Feb 2017

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A South Staffordshire enamel 'Nelson' patch box c.1805

£800 - £1,200 £800

A South Staffordshire enamel 'Nelson' patch box c.1805, painted with the figures of Hope and Fame standing back to back before ships on fire at sea, Hope leaning on her anchor and Fame holding her trumpet aloft, within a white banner edged in gilt and white enamel dots on a rich blue ground, inscribed 'Hope stands beholding her Captains most Glorious, Fame with her Trumpet sounds Nelson Victorious', the interior cover fitted with a mirror, some good restoration to the base, 5,4cm.

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