Georgian Lady Hope Patch Box essex crystal beginning in 1809

beginning in 1809

and featuring a butterfly at the centre surrounded by an elaborately embellished border

It's surrounded by a cluster of brilliant cut diamonds

with pretty chased detailing to the shoulders and around the stone

The execution of the carving is impeccable

Georgian Lady Hope Patch Box essex crystal beginning in 1809DATE: George III, c. 1805 This very special little object is a patch box dating from the late Georgian era, it would have been used to store cosmetic patches worn on the skin to cover blemishes. Crafted in silver, with a beautiful miniature painting on the top (under domed glass) depicting Lady Hope leaning on an anchor by the sea awaiting the return of her lover, with a ship in full sail on the horizon. It was made around 1805, and remains in