Staffordshire Enamels Arizona 2002 Limited Edition Trinket Box – St. James’s Place

Description

Product Overview:
A rare and captivating limited edition English enamel trinket box handcrafted by Staffordshire Enamels (Stoke-on-Trent, England) using traditional 18th-century Georgian artisan techniques. Specially commissioned for St. James’s Place to commemorate their “Arizona 2002” event, this exquisite circular collectible box showcases a meticulously hand-painted Southwestern desert scene on the lid.

The lid artwork features towering Saguaro cacti, desert scrub, dramatic sun-drenched rocky mountain outcrops, and a Southwestern adobe resort nestled against the hills, all framed by an intricate geometric border in warm terracotta, yellow, and turquoise tones. Mounted in lustrous gold-plated brass fittings, this rare piece is presented in its original deep red presentation case lined with shimmering champagne/gold gathered satin and complete with the official Staffordshire Enamels story insert.

Product Details:
– Maker: Staffordshire Enamels Limited (Stoke-on-Trent, England)
– Commission: Made Exclusively for St. James’s Place
– Event / Date: Arizona 2002
– Country of Origin: Made in England (Staffordshire)
– Material: Copper base, kiln-fired hand-painted vitreous enamel, gold-plated brass bezel mount
– Form / Shape: Circular hinged trinket / pill box
– Lid Artwork: Hand-painted Arizona desert landscape featuring iconic Saguaro cacti, boulders, native desert flora, mountain peaks, and Southwestern architecture surrounded by a stylized geometric decorative border
– Base / Side Artwork: Matching wrap-around enamel design with desert motifs and natural tones
– Interior Inscription: Commemorative inscription marking the “Arizona 2002” St. James’s Place event
– Underside Mark: Official Staffordshire Enamels backstamp with commission and edition details
– Packaging: Original hinged red presentation box with gold-crested interior lid insert and luxurious champagne gathered satin fitted cushion

Condition:
Near Mint / Excellent Vintage Condition. The enamel surface remains pristine, lustrous, and glossy, with no chips, hairline cracks, fleabites, or crazing. The gold-plated brass rim and hinge closure close smoothly and securely. The satin-lined presentation case and informational card are remarkably well preserved. Please refer to high-resolution photography for exact aesthetic details.

Ideal For:
– Fine English enamel box collectors (Staffordshire Enamels, Halcyon Days, Crummles, Bilston & Battersea)
– St. James’s Place corporate gift, commemorative travel, and event memorabilia collectors
– Lovers of American Southwestern, Arizona desert, and Grand Canyon State landscapes
– Sophisticated luxury display on dressers, curio cabinets, writing desks, or vanity tables