$830
Six Enamel Decorated Brass Mirror Supports, Snuff Box and Two Patch Boxes, England, late 18th/early 19th century, round brass mirror supports with transfer and polychrome enamel decoration, one pair depicting a boy playing a flute, a pair depicting a young woman, possibly Liberty, holding a goblet beside an eagle, two single supports each depicting a lady; an oval snuff box depicting shipping and a figure possibly representing Liberty, the name "John Hartell" inscribed on the faint gilt-starred border; and two oval patch boxes with interior mirrors, one cover inscribed "Esteem the Giver," the other inscribed "A Gift From a Friend," (a few with cracks and losses), dia. 1 5/8-2 1/2 in. The snuff box, single mirror support, and patch box have cracks; Snuff box" and "A Gift from a friend" patch box have a few small enamel losses.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-07
