18th century Staffordshire Bilston enamel chinoiserie snuff box

A good late 18th century, South Staffordshire Bilston/Wednesbury enamel snuff box of oval form, rare in this condition, the lid decorated with a gilt-bordered oval cartouche of a chinoiserie scene of two figures in a boat beyond a landscape, set amongst white and black stars against a green ground. The body of the box is decorated similarly, with two further cartouches to the front and back. The base and interior are white enamel. The mounts are brass, probably formerly gilded.

Measurements:
Length: 6.2cm (2.4in)
Height: 2.5cm (1in)
Depth: 4cm (1.6in)

Condition:
General: Very good for an item of this age and type
Exterior: A very small loss and faint lines to the enamel at lower left at approx 8 o’clock, visible under high magnification. A few very faint stress lines to the body and base of the box. The gilding has worn from the metal mounts. 
Interior: The interior enamel is in excellent condition.

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