Georgian Lady Hope Patch Box essex crystal The execution of the carving

The execution of the carving is impeccable

modelled in silver gilt

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

with a wonderfully hand-chased crown above - a typically Victorian sentiment

beginning in 1809

Georgian Lady Hope Patch Box essex crystal The execution of the carvingDATE: 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