Battersea style Enamel Snuff or patch box decorated with balloon scene

Made:
after 1783 in England

One snuff box. Circular. Battersea enamel; yellow base. Balloon and figures on lid in black and white. "Air Balloon". 1 7/8" x 1 1/4" deep

Details

Category:
Penn-Gaskell Collection
Object Number:
1950-313/6
Measurements:
overall: 32 mm x 47 mm diameter
type:
snuffbox and patch box
credit:
Penn-Gaskell Collection