Playing-Card Patch box

Playing-Card Patch box

Code: 10593

Dimensions:

W: 3.7cm (1.5")H: 2cm (0.8")D: 3cm (1.2")

£490.00 Approx $612.5, €572.43
 
Very unusual cobalt scalloped-base enamel patch box, the lid hand-painted with a playing card of the 10 of diamonds.  Original internal mirror.  Bilston C1790. NB: This box was probably commissioned by a person partial to gambling where the 10 of diamonds card holds great significance.