Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 28th February 2017
Lot 246
A rare South Staffordshire enamel 'Nelson' patch box c.1805
Estimate £1,200 - £1,500 | Hammer £1200
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Description
A rare South Staffordshire enamel 'Nelson' patch box c.1805, the oval form painted with a panel of ships depicting the battle formation at the Battle of Trafalgar, with a white border edged in gilt and raised white enamel dots, inscribed in black 'England Expects every man to Do his Duty. Nelson Oct. 21 1805', reserved on a dark blue ground, some good restoration, 4.8cm.
Cf. Bonhams, 19th October 2011, lot 186 for an example from the Mort and Moira Lesser Collection.