patch box
Summary
An oval box with splayed sides, a plain brass mount and a hinged lid with a mirror inside. Enamel on metal and painted on the lid in raised white enamel with two doves pearched upon an alter with sprays of flowers at each side, above which in a golden wreath is the inscription 'Peace' in gold. The body of the box is dark blue.
Object Name
patch box
Dimensions
object: 1.9cm x 4.5cm
accession number
1958.236
Collection Group
Place of creation
South Staffordshire
Medium
Credit
Harold Raby bequest
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