Georgian Lady Hope Patch Box essex crystal modelled in silver gilt

modelled in silver gilt

A cool antique charm

with a wonderfully hand-chased crown above - a typically Victorian sentiment

but the head and band are a later marriage

The execution of the carving is impeccable

Georgian Lady Hope Patch Box essex crystal modelled in silver giltDATE: George III, c. 1805 This very special little object is a patch box dating from the late Georgian era, it would have been used to store cosmetic patches worn on the skin to cover blemishes. Crafted in silver, with a beautiful miniature painting on the top (under domed glass) depicting Lady Hope leaning on an anchor by the sea awaiting the return of her lover, with a ship in full sail on the horizon. It was made around 1805, and remains in