A very fine and unusual George III Patch Box made in London in 1798 by John Jago.
A very fine and unusual George III Patch Box made in London in 1798 by John Jago.
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The Box has a circular form, with pull off cover. The sides and base are finely engraved with prick dot design and the cover with a chequered central panel around a bead engraved outer band. This was a design also made in the workshops of Phipps & Robinson. The interior is finely gilded and displays crisp marks on both sections. Decorative patches were placed on the face to hide marks and blemishes and were kept in such containers.
Diameter: 1.1 inches, 2.75 cm.
Height: 0.55 inches, 1.37 cm
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