English Horse Racing Enamel Trinket Box Early 19th Century

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A charming late 19th-century English enamel box, probably made in Bilston or Birmingham, with a soft pink enamel-on-copper body and … Read more A charming late 19th-century English enamel box, probably made in Bilston or Birmingham, with a soft pink enamel-on-copper body and copper mounts.
The lid is inset with a decorated plaque depicting three jockeys racing before a line of spectators. The scene is titled “Racing” and is rendered in a lively palette of blue, yellow, pink, green, and black. The shaped rectangular box has canted corners, a hinged lid, and a decorative thumbpiece.
The white enamel interior provides a crisp contrast to the pink exterior. The clasp closes securely.
An appealing small decorative box for a collection of English enamels, equestrian objects, or 19th-century sporting memorabilia.
England Early 19th Century
Width: 2 5/8 In.
Depth: 1 5/8 In.
Height: 1 1/4 In. See less