European Decor & Design Online
Description:
Bilston Enamel Box, England, late 18th century, oval shape with a polychrome depiction of figures below an inscription "A New Love Song only ha'penny a piece," lg. 2 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
Exterior end of the base with a U shaped hairline and some footrim chips.
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Keywords
United Kingdom
Elizabeth Haff
Specialist, American & European Works of Art
Old Masters & 19th Century
508-970-3206

Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203

Kathleen M. Leland
Specialist, American & European Works of Art
Modern & Contemporary Art
508-970-3206

James Leighton
Specialist, American & European Works of Art
Fine Photographs
508-970-3206
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203

Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.