Gould Antiques

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Benjamin

SOLD

Code: 10320

Dimensions:

W: 4cm (1.6")H: 2cm (0.8")D: 3cm (1.2")



Very unusual and intriguing yellow scalloped base enamel patch box.  The lid is hand-painted with a galloping brown horse ridden by a gent or officer in breeches and boots with a bicorn hat.  The box is titled 'Benjamin' which is most likely the name of the horse who was either a celebrated racing or war horse in his time.  Bilston C1790.  Original internal mirror (cracked).