Antique Kiln-fired Enamel Box, Large and Superb. Sea & Ships 1700s Themes carafe and the timing is right

and the timing is right for that

1857-1900s

you see that played out with the 3 snipes ( I think they are something like a snipe - the long pointed beaks)

Tuck in the note promising a trip to the mountains

Antique Kiln-fired Enamel Box, Large and Superb. Sea & Ships 1700s Themes carafe and the timing is rightI'm not sure if this one is Bilston or perhaps a French Enamel, but perhaps someone of you who recognizes that signature mark can let us know via email and we'll then annotate our listing. What I can tell you is it's definitely 1800s or earlier, and is a real work of art. The ships and seafaring genre scenes that encase the entire casket and lid are fabulous. The tall ships and sails, the costumes and scenes of 1700s life surround it. My guestimate