Halcyon Days Enamels England Round Box Christmas 2000 In Original Red Gift Box
Description: A beautiful small round-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 boxes in shape and profile. The box, which commemorates Christmas of the year 2000, comes in its original velvet lined gift box, which is then inserted in the original cardboard sleeve with associated literature about the revival of 18th century English enameling included in the box. The enameled box has a round base which is wider than the top with slightly curved sides. The sides and the top are decorated with colorful religious designs on a light blue background. The sides show angels, sheep herders pointing at a shining star in the sky, and a scene with the virgin Mary with baby Jesus on her lap and the three wise men bearing gifts for the baby. The top of the lid is also decorated with a religious scene depicting baby Jesus in the manger with the Virgin Mary on her knees on one side and Joseph on his knees on the other side of the manger. There are two men watching over, one wearing a crown and one not. A golden angel can be seen on top and the words "CHRISTMAS 2000" below the image. The inside of the box has an image depicting baby Jesus in a manger with animal watching over him within a circle on the back side of the lid. The rest of inside of the box is undecorated and is white in color. Of course, all the art work is transfer wear under the enameling. The bottom of the enameled box is marked as to the maker as usual. The enameled box is housed in a rectangular red box labeled "Halcyon Days Enamels. The outer box is housed in a light cardboard sleeve with barcodes and indication of the SKU of the item. Both the enameled box and the outer box as well as the sleeve and the literature are in very good condition. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Sometime in the year 2000.
Origin: Made in England.
Size: The enameled box is ~1 5/8" in diameter and is ~1 1/8" high to the top of the lid. The outside box is ~4 1/8" by ~3" by ~1 3/4" when closed. The enameled box weighs 1.8 ounces, while the entire lot weighs almost ~5.7 ounces.
Maker: Halcyon Days Enamels.
Marks: The enameled box is marked on the bottom with the Halcyon Days logo within a rectangle and has the initials MM under it. We believe the initials are those of the artist who decorated the box. The larger red 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 red box holding the enameled box is in very good condition. The outer sleave is intact with no tears or losses, but is soiled and has remnants of an old label as well as a notation as to the SKU number in ink. 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.
