18th century South Staffordshire Bilston enamel patch box

A South Staffordshire, Bilston enamel patch box, circa 1780, decorated with a couple dancing in a garden and inscribed “How sweets the Love / That meets Return”. Framed in a red border. Pink enamel base and gilt (worn) metal mounts. White interior with mirror to underside of lid.

Measurements:
Length: 3.9cm (1.5in)
Height: 2.8cm (1.1in)
Depth: 3.0cm (1.2in)

Condition:
General: Good
Exterior: Lid: Light wear to image. Two short, light, hairlines from lower corners of lid. Metal mounts good (gilding worn away). Pink body: Good, a few enamel bubbles, tiny losses, and very light hairlines visible under magnification. Interior: Good. Mirror intact, light corrosion around edge. White enamel interior with small chip to upper left of the back. Some very light hairlines visible under magnification

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