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A Selection of Battersea Boxes

A Selection of Battersea Boxes

A Wonderful selection of Enamel Battersea Boxes, each with their own unique quote:

(from left to right)

Blue Oval Battersea box, image of house on lid, with inside mirror, circa 1740-60: My Dear combine Thy heart with mine"
No. A748

Soft Blue Oval Battersea Box, inside mirror tarnished, circa 1740: "Virtue is the greatest Ornament of the Fair".
No. 748

Pale Blue and White Oval Battersea Box, inside mirror cracked, circa 1770: "A Present from Reading"
No. 0518

Pink with Decorative Flowers on a White Lid, Oval Battersea Box, with inside mirror,bottom has old repair, circa 1740-60, rare saying: "Esteem this Gift for those who Give and Joy attend you while you live".
No. A748

Yellow and White Round Battersea Box, circa 1760: "You Are Witty And Pretty".
No. A748

Purple/Blue and White Round Battersea Box, circa 1780, with inside label Genuine guarantee by Manheim, New York: "Give or lend I ask no more. One sweet Kiss And Smile Encore".
No. A299

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