Halcyon Days Enamels England Oval Box Children of the New Millennium Holding Box
Description: A beautiful small oval-shaped enamel on copper box by Halcyon Days Enamels of England. This very colorful box has a hinged lid and the box looks very much like the antique (18th century) Battersea enameled patch boxes in shape and profile. The sides as well as the lid of the box are decorated with drawing of children in various clothing from different countries. The colorful children are drawn on a light blue background. Both top and bottom of the box are fitted with brass rings having a hinge on the back and a thumb piece on the front of the lid. The brass rings of both the top and bottom are bright and clean and add to the beauty of the box. The inside of the box is also enameled and is white in color. The inside of the lid has the words "The children of the new Millennium hold our future in their hands" in beautiful black-colored calligraphy. The bottom of the box has the Halcyon Days' maker's mark and the words Box no. 6956 below it again in black color. The box comes with a box lined with material and showing the name of the maker on the inside and outside. The holding box may or may not be the original box in which the enameled box came, since it does not fit tightly in it but rather fits a bot loosely. There is also literature about the revival of 18th century English enameling included in the box. Both the enameled box and the box where it fits as well as the literature are in very good condition. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: Uncertain, but most likely sometime in the 1980s or 1990s.
Origin: Made in England.
Size: The enameled box is ~1 3/4" by ~1 1/4" at the base and is ~1 1/8" high to the top of the lid. The outside box is ~3 7/8" by ~3 1/8" by ~1 3/4" when closed. The enameled box weighs almost 2 ounces, while the entire lot weighs almost ~5.5 ounces.
Maker: Halcyon Days Enamels.
Marks: The enameled box is marked on the bottom with the Halcyon Days logo with the notation "Box no. 6956" under it. The larger blue holding box is marked on the inside of the lid with the Halcyon Days logo and on the exterior with the words "HALCYON DAYS ENAMELS". Please see photos for details.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A beautiful vintage piece which would make a great addition to any collection or can be used as a great gift.
Condition: The box is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, repairs, or crazing. The box is clean and the lid closes very well. In addition, the larger box holding the enameled box is in very good condition. The outside box may not be the original box in which the enameled box came, since it does not fit tightly in it but rather fits a bit loosely. Be that as it may, this is a great piece of revival Battersea enamels, worthy of a spot in your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of this box.
