A Battersea enamel box, circa 1753-56A Battersea enamel box, circa 1753-56Of rectangular form with gilt metal mounts, the interior of the cover printed in black with a profile portrait of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, engraved by Ravenet, the exterior with 'La Promenade', engraved by Robert Hancock, the sides and base with rococo panels, 5.6cm wideProvenanceBunny and Paul Davies CollectionA very similar box is illustrated by Cyril Cook, The Life and Work of Robert Hancock (1948), item 87. Another example of the rare Duke of Cumberland print is illustrated by Therle and Bernard Hughes, English Painted Enamels (1951), p.18, fig.2 and another in the Schreiber Collection by Egan Mew, Battersea Enamels (1926), fig.3. The companion print depicts Frederick, Prince of Wales.