TWO BILSTON ENAMEL BONBONNIÈRES

South Staffordshire, circa 1770, each of oval form with a hinged gilt-metal mount, the first with a cover moulded in relief with a hunting trophy of a horn, game bag and dead bird upon a grey ground and inscribed in red A LA CHASSE AMOUREUSE, the second moulded with an artist's trophy of a portfolio, papers and brushes upon a lilac ground gilt with sprigs and inscribed JE PEINDRAI NOS BAUTES, the sides of each with a bleu de roi ground and gilt rococo cartouches enclosing flower sprays, the bases painted with flowers. (2) 6cm long, A LA CHASSE AMOUREUSE, JE PEINDRAI NOS BAUTES

Estimate:£1,000

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