18th century memento mori South Staffordshire Bilston patch box

An 18th century memento mori South Staffordshire Bilston patch box, of lobed, oval form, the lid with an oval cartouche in light blue with a tomb or monument on which is inscribed “Love and live HAPPY”, the cartouche with a gilded border and outer yellow band, with white jewelled surround and a white outer border, the lobed box in light blue, the white interior with a mirror inset in the lid, with gilt metal mounts.

Measurements:
Width: 3.9cm (1.5in)
Height: 2.6cm (1in)
Depth: 3.3cm (1.3in)

Condition: In good condition, with a little professional restoration to the left side of the lid and 2 of the “jewels” at the front of the lid (see images taken under ultraviolet light). Light hairlines here and there, as expected, and crazing to the base of the interior. The mirror is in unusually good condition and may be a replacement. The gilding of the mounts shows little wear. 

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