English Enamel Boxes: From the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Centuries - Tapa dura

a delightfully illustrated tribute to one of the most enchanting forms of the decorative arts in England (THE TIMES)

beautifully produced, with many exquisite colour plates...a very interesting, easy-to-read text...full of information (HARPERS AND QUEEN)

Mrs Benjamin's text is both scholarly and readable. Not to be missed by any collector (HOUSE AND GARDEN)

Small and beautifully crafted, the small enamel box, or 'Battersea' as it was widely known, is highly prized by antique collectors world-wide. Susan Benjamin traces its history from its origins in the 1740s through to modern-day incarnations. The enigmatic 'battersea' rarely carries any identifying marks, creating confusion for the would-be collector. Highly knowledgeable, she shows how pieces can be dated and sourced, revealing the characteristic traits of individual factories. With an enthusiastic yet scholarly text, accompanied by beautiful colour illustrations, Susan Benjamin's book is a must for both the collector and the amateur enthusiast.