Late 18th to early 19th century, to include a hinged rectangular trifle box with transfer decoration to read "I live in pain / and love in vain," likely Bilston (1 x 1 3/8 in.); the second a Wednesbury patch box in cobalt blue enamel with a raised white enamel dove and gilt inscription "A Friends Gift" (5/8 x 7/8 diameter); and a hinged egg-form bonbonnière with light blue enamel ground and lid with a transfer inscription "A Token of Love" on white ground, likely Bilston (1 7/8 in.).

Private Collection, Chicago, IL

Wednesbury box with some enamel loss to base and with crazing.

$400 - 800