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Patch Box

Date1785-1825

OriginEngland

MediumEnamel on copper, glass

DimensionsOH: 1"; OW: 1 1/2"; OL: 1 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1970-151

DescriptionPatch box: oval copper patch box with shallow domed lid enamelled white and surrounded by molded copper mount with small projection (finger lift) at center front; lid hinged at back and fits tightly over narrow copper collar which surmounts base of box; interior of lid fitted with oval piece of glass which, before mercury precipitated, served as mirror; box section oval in shape with inward tapering sides and flat bottom; base enamelled light blue outside and white inside; top decorated with band of blue leaves near edge with the following inscription transfer printed in black in the center: "May the / Rights of Man / Never be / Invaded by the / Power of / KINGS".
Inscribed"May the / Rights of Man / Never be / Invaded by the / Power of / KINGS" transfer printed on lid.
ProvenanceVendor: Philip H. Bradley, Downingtown, PA