A large 'honeysuckle group' enamel snuff box, South Staffordshire, circa 1760-65

shaped rectangular form, the lid painted with The Card Party, the sides and base transfer-printed and coloured with subjects from the Ladies’ Amusement, within raised gilt ornament, wavy gilt.mes tal mounts,

Sir William Mullens collects ion, Replica Shoes 's London, 22 February 1977, lot 227

Generally very good condition; some cracks on interior of lid and two small haircracks on exterior; very slight wear on base.
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The Card Party was a popular subject on English enamels and appears both indoors and out and with different players at the table. For an indoor version with another gentleman replacing the clergyman, see Replica Shoes 's London, 17 June 1980, lot 105.