Pair of George Washington Battersea Enamel Tiebacks
England, circa 1790 - Diameter: 2 inches
 
An elegant pair of Battersea enamel tiebacks depicting George Washington, produced for export to the American market during the early years of the republic. Created during Washington’s lifetime, such objects reflect the immediate transatlantic demand for his likeness as both a symbol of leadership and emerging national identity. Comparable examples are represented in major American museum collections, underscoring their significance within Anglo-American decorative arts of the late eighteenth century.
 
Condition: Very fine; minor hairlines.