Exclusive 6-Piece Vintage English Enamel Trinket Box Collection – Halcyon Days & Staffordshire Enamels (St. James’s Place & Allied Dunbar Commemorative Editions)

Description

Price: £595 (Complete 6-Piece Collection)

Product Overview:
An exceptional and rare opportunity to acquire a curated collection of 6 handcrafted English enamel keepsake trinket boxes by premier royal-heritage makers Halcyon Days Enamels and Staffordshire Enamels. Commissioned exclusively as limited-edition commemorative gifts for prestigious corporate voyages and milestone events by St. James’s Place and Allied Dunbar between 1993 and 2003, each piece is handcrafted in England using traditional 18th-century Georgian techniques on copper with hand-painted vitreous enamel and 24k gold-plated brass bezel mounts.

Every box in this extraordinary set represents a distinctive global destination—from Mediterranean and Aegean cruising to alpine luxury and tropical island escapes. All six pieces come complete with their original fitted luxury presentation boxes and descriptive maker booklets, preserved in pristine collector quality.

Collection Breakdown (6 Rare Collector Pieces Included):

1. Staffordshire Enamels – Mediterranean Cruise 2001 (Limited Edition No. 10)
– Event / Commission: Made exclusively for St. James’s Place
– Form: Large oval hinged trinket box
– Lid Artwork: Detailed navigational map tracing Cannes, Portofino, Livorno, Porto Cervo, and Naples, featuring a luxury cruise liner and signal flags
– Sides: 360-degree panoramic harbor view of colorful Italian coastal villas
– Interior: Inscribed “Mediterranean Cruise 2001”
– Presentation: Original red presentation box with burgundy velvet tray and certificate insert

2. Halcyon Days Enamels – Whistler 2003 “A World of Choice” (Limited Edition No. 103 of 110)
– Event / Commission: Made exclusively for St. James’s Place
– Form: Oval hinged trinket box
– Lid Artwork: Hand-painted alpine ski scene at sunset, framed in rich cobalt blue enamel
– Sides: Continuous winter panorama depicting dog-sled teams, snowy pine forests, and mountain chalets
– Interior: Inscribed “A World of Choice / Whistler / 2003”
– Presentation: Original royal blue fitted case with royal blue velvet lining and certificate booklet

3. Halcyon Days Enamels – Monte-Carlo 10th Anniversary (1992–2002)
– Event: Commemorating the 10th Anniversary in Monaco
– Form: Oval hinged trinket box
– Lid Artwork: Hand-painted Casino de Monte-Carlo, palatial gardens, fountains, and coastal skyline framed by a laurel garland border
– Sides: Continuous coastal map illustrating Principauté de Monaco, Port de Monaco, and Monte Carlo with luxury yachts
– Interior: Inscribed “Monte-Carlo / 10th Anniversary / 1992 – 2002”
– Presentation: Original royal blue presentation case with velvet tray and descriptive insert

4. Staffordshire Enamels – Singapore and Bali 1999
– Event / Commission: Made exclusively for St. James’s Place
– Form: Circular hinged trinket box
– Lid Artwork: Serene Indonesian overwater pavilion villa on turquoise water with water lilies and palm trees, bordered by a pink foliate garland
– Sides: Wrap-around colorful tropical bird of paradise and exotic floral pattern
– Interior: Inscribed “Singapore and Bali 1999”
– Presentation: Original red fitted box with rich burgundy velvet tray and maker booklet

5. Staffordshire Enamels – Arizona 2002
– Event / Commission: Made exclusively for St. James’s Place
– Form: Circular hinged trinket box
– Lid Artwork: Southwestern desert landscape with majestic Saguaro cacti, desert scrub, rocky summits, and an adobe desert lodge framed by an intricate geometric border
– Interior: Commemorative “Arizona 2002” inscription
– Presentation: Original red presentation case lined in champagne pleated satin with official card insert

6. Staffordshire Enamels – Mauritius 2000 & Allied Dunbar Cruise 1993
– Event / Commission: Special corporate commemorative voyage editions
– Form: Distinctive cylindrical pedestal pill box & oval commemorative cruise box
– Artwork: Hand-painted coastal shores, tropical flora, maritime liner navigation, and historic cityscapes
– Presentation: Fitted original presentation box with velvet display cushions and certificate cards

Collection Specifications:
– Makers: Halcyon Days Enamels (Royal Warrant Holders) & Staffordshire Enamels Limited
– Country of Origin: Handcrafted in England (Staffordshire / West Midlands)
– Materials: Pure copper base, multi-fired vitreous enamel, gold-plated brass bezels and hinges
– Provenance: Private collection of corporate commemorative presentation pieces (St. James’s Place & Allied Dunbar)
– Total Pieces: 6 complete enamel boxes + 6 original presentation cases + accompanying authentication booklets
– Combined Price: £595 (Includes full insured UK courier delivery)

Condition:
Near Mint / Museum Collector Quality throughout. All enamel panels are completely free of chips, cracks, restoration, or hairline crazing. Gilt-brass rims, clasps, and hinges operate cleanly and snap shut securely. All presentation cases and interior velvet/satin inserts remain clean and exceptionally well preserved.

Ideal For:
– Serious collectors of fine English enamels (Halcyon Days, Staffordshire Enamels, Crummles, Bilston & Battersea)
– Corporate memorabilia and luxury commemorative history collectors (St. James’s Place)
– High-end curio cabinet, dressing room, or desk statement display
– Discerning gift-givers seeking an instant, investment-grade vintage English collection