The Royal Blue case is lined in royal blue satin and velvet.
The lid has the following quote;
"By appointment to
Her Majesty The Queen
Halycon Days Ltd., London
Suppliers of Objects D'art
Made in Bilston, England"
The enamel box has a white interior, the lid is inscribed with the following quote in elaborate script;
"Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth,
The Queen Mother
in her Centenary Year
1900-2000"
The enamel box is trimmed in gold tones, the cream colored center on the lid has a sepia and black toned sketch of The Queen in her classic arm waving pose.
The bottom of the frame of the portrait depicts the national flowers of the United Kingdom -
the Tudor Rose of England, the daffodil and leek of Wales,
The enamel box is in perfect condition and in it's original deep blue velvet lined box.
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Halcyon Days was founded in 1950 as an emporium of antique gifts in Mayfair, London. Today the company has evolved into a lifestyle brand and although we continue to create our signature enamel pieces we are now known as the destination for luxury gifts, English fine bone china and fashion accessories.
The craft of enameling on copper has been carried out in England since the 1740s and Halcyon Days has become its guardian. A business of tradition, all our enamels are handmade at the heart of where the industry originated by a team of highly skilled craftsmen and master artists who employ refined tecniques and processes that have been handed down for generations. Each piece is a work of art and demonstrates the very best of British craftsmanship. Our craftsmen take great pride in delivering luxury products of the highest standard.
Halcyon Days creates a variety of hand-decorated and hinged enamel bangles. In our pursuit to continue the enamelling craft, we have translated the same process used for our signature hand-painted enamel boxes to create wearable fashion accessories. This ensures both design and quality is never compromised.
We are proud to be one of only fourteen companies to hold all three Royal Warrants. This important relationship sets the high standard of UK craftsmanship and design, which we are dedicated to maintain.
The United Kingdom, the United States of America and Japan are three of the strongest markets for Halcyon Days. Our key global accounts are Harrods and Harrods International, Fortnum & Mason, Scully & Scully in New York, Gumps in San Francisco and Isetan-Mitsukoshi in Tokyo.
We are also represented in Canada, Italy, Switzerland, Russia, Singapore, Bermuda and the Caribbean, and we look forward to continued growth and development in other territories across the globe.
The history of commissioning enamels from Halcyon Days dates from 1970 when The Late Queen Mother commissioned a box depicting her London home, Clarence House.
In 1976, Cartier in New York commissioned Halcyon Days to create an enamel box for President Ford to give to The Queen Mother on her official visit to the USA. Coincidentally, she too gifted a Halcyon Days enamel box to the President.
Halcyon Days offers an exceptional service for customers wishing to create their own exclusive piece, whether a hand-painted enamel box or a spectacular freehand-painted porcelain bowl with a unique design. Combining superb craftsmanship and service, Halcyon Days continues to produce bespoke pieces for private clients, and limited editions to commemorate momentous events and partnerships.