A Battersea enamel rectangular snuff box

A Battersea enamel rectangular snuff box, transfer printed in purple with Britannia presenting a medal, surrounded by figures emblematic of the Arts and Sciences, after Ravenet after Gwinnett, the sides printed with putti emblematic of the Arts, within 'C' scroll cartouches, the gilt metal mounted hinged cover printed to the interior with a portrait of the Prince of Wales, 3 1/2" long, circa 1750-56

Provenance: Mullens Collection, sold Christie's. 18th May 1988, lot 39

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