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Halcyon Days Enamel Box AU Historic LTD ed 1970s 2
Bilston 20th C revival box AU Heritage LTD ed Observatory Hill SYD 4.3cm

A 20th C revival enamel box produced in the traditional 18th C Bilston and Battersea manner.

A round Halcyon Days Enamels box from the Historic series 1970-79, the monochrome lid decorated with Observatory Hill SYD, NSW Australia. The interior with text National Trust Centre, Observatory Hill Sydney 1815-1849 and the National Trust logo. The light tan exterior body and base marked with early HD Bilston and Battersea Enamels backstamp, the hinged lid with gilt plated mounts (a few small plate/gilt imperfections). This box is a LTD Ed and hand numbered 109/250. In good condition with original packaging box, certificate and brochure. Approx 4.3cm w x 2.9cm h.

General notes on Halcyon Days Enamels. Processes may vary slightly with different items and designs.
Halcyon Days Enamels are crafted from the result of many complex processes (item is handled between 50-100 times for various processes) including 3 layers of enamel, gilded or bronzed plated brass mounts, ceramic transfer lithographs and many are finished with hand painted accents in various colours, some requiring additional extra firings ensuring a unique individual item with an original Halcyon Days design. Halcyon Days Enamels holds multiple Royal Warrants.

Please Note: All enamels are pre-owned and may have been displayed at some time. Gilt, shelf and handling wear in keeping with age and use can be expected. Small manufacturing imperfections may or may not be present. Numerous photos are listed for each enamel item with most shown enlarged to enable detail to be seen clearly. When a box/brochure is shown in the photo/s it is included with the enamel piece, when not shown in the photo/s it is not included.

This is one of several related items presently listed. Items may be combined for post at cost Australia or Worldwide.

0-500gm. Standard small parcel rate.

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