Lot 263

An 18th century Jacobite interest enamel patch box




Auction: 13 February 2008 at 11:00 GMT
£1,440
Description
of circular outline, of deep blue enamel ground with gilt brass mount and hinged cover, the base of the interior zinc lined, the lid of black ground with oval applied portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart within gold border
Dimensions
6.5cm diameter
Footnote
Provenance: sold with an accompanying note stating ''This box was presented by Prince Charles Edward to Captain John Burnett of the R H Arty'
Bought as part of the collection Geogian and earlier snuff boxes from the Burnett of Leys Aberdeenshire
Notes:
See foot note on lot 18 for discussion of hidden Jacobite supporters items



