Harmony Kingdom presents "Y2HK" Item #TJSEY2K  from the Timed Editions.  Artwork in England, made in China. Issued in 1999 Retired in 1999.  Ed. size 15594.  Special for the Millennium. There is great humorous assortment of characters in this box.  Read the Quote below, then look on the piece to see of the individuals listed. A visual treasure!
There are three separate lids for the layers of this box.   This piece is listed as available through Harmony Kingdom.  Apx: 5 x 4.5 ins.  A sailor collector's delight.  Check all of the photos for the great attention to detail.  Subtle humor throughout all of Harmony Kingdom's work.  You'll always find something new when you look at these characters.
Artist: Mark Ricketts.  

Our HK products are all NEW and in the original boxes.  Occasionally a piece has been on store display in a locked "view only" case and not handled by customers.  

 Quote from Harmony Kingdom:  
On The Bridge: Two burley seamen argue about who is steering the boat, both not realising that the propellers are not actually in the water. Behind them, a bird holds a blank map that the puzzled navigator attempts to decipher. Is the bird’s nest atop the funnel to stop pollution? A mink has escaped from a fur farm, and an extinct dodo gazes wistfully at her egg. A poetic vulture (Have a Heart) confers with a wolf in sheep's clothing (Mutton Chops). On the Bow: The cannon points into the future. The military man in blue and his canine companion keep lookout to prevent warfare. On the Stern: The voluptuous woman serenely steers the boat using a low-tech tiller. She is our Earth mother, representing fertility and protection. Nonetheless, the pig thinks about jumping ship as he's heard that the burley seamen love BLT's. On the Mid-Ship: A zebra and lion dine together peacefully. Will it last? Sitting on the steps is “The Garden Prince,” who has abdicated as host of The Garden Party to come along for the Millennium ride. Mad Murphy, always involved in intrigue and adventure, joins the crew, while Rocky plays sax for Santa, who belts out a hearty “Ho Ho Ho.” The commotion doesn't seem to affect the amourous lovebirds that are nestled beak to beak. Inside The Cabin: Two angels are gambling with cards, a reference to Albert Einstein’s famous quotation, “God does not play dice.” While they bet on the outcome of the year 2000, they guard the silver seed, nature’s genetic future. Behind them, a man scrubs a pig in the hope that anachronistic dogma will disappear from the world’s religions and leave the earth a place of peace. Inside The Hull: Consumption is the theme of the hull. Lord Byron quietly creates the eco-system in the stern of the ship. It is clear that the large gold fish will not fit through the porthole. On the port side, the seal represents nature biting back. The dinosaur gazes lovingly at its new parent, the scientist. The bug near the dinosaur eggshell is, of course, the Millennium Bug. Below the bug, an ape receives instructions from top deck. He is happy and helpful, unlike the larger ape opposite him (man’s dual nature). Tubs the Turtle makes a hasty exit. Inside The Latrine: Don’t open the door to the latrine. You might shock Dolly, the first genetically cloned animal who is enjoying a quiet moment with The Financial Times. Hallmarks include ©, star, HBC logo, ed.#, and M.

 Harmony Ball Company will continue to promote and distribute existing Harmony Kingdom, created from 1994 through summer 2012.  All new HK pieces will be promoted and distributed directly by master carver Peter Calvesbert from England.
Harmony Kingdom’s unique collections are handmade of crushed marble and resin in the tradition of the English cottage industry. Artistic Director Martin Perry led the talented artists from Wimberley Mills, at his headquarters in the picturesque Cotswolds region of England’s West Country. The whimsical animals of the Treasure Jest series, the beautiful blooms of Harmony Garden, and the entire Harmony Kingdom range all display the attention to detail and quirky sense of humor for which Harmony Kingdom’s artists are known.

Been in smoke free storage. Never had a home and wants one with you.

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E-mail your questions on product or shipping before purchasing. Damaged items must be reported to carrier and returned.  Our business, A Little Bit of Christmas, is located in Roswell, GA USA. We sell all occasion gifts and collectibles with emphasis on Christmas year round.  We have been happily serving customers since 1995.