Staffordshire Enamels Allied Dunbar “Cruise 1993 – Istanbul” Oval Trinket Box with Original Presentation Case

Description

Product Overview:
A rare and highly collectible English hand-enameled oval trinket/pill box produced by the prestigious Staffordshire Enamels Limited (Weston Coyne Road, Stoke-on-Trent, England). Commissioned exclusively for the Allied Dunbar “Cruise 1993”, this commemorative keepsake features a finely hand-painted scene on the lid depicting a luxury cruise ship navigating the waters before Istanbul’s iconic historic skyline and domed minarets. Finished with an elegant gold-plated hinged mount and inscribed with “Cruise 1993” on the inner lid, this piece comes complete in its original crushed velvet-lined presentation box with maker’s certificate booklet.

Product Details:
– Maker: Staffordshire Enamels Limited
– Commission / Theme: Allied Dunbar – Cruise 1993 (Istanbul, Turkey)
– Country of Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England (Made in England)
– Material: Copper base with fine hand-painted enamel and gold-plated brass bezel mount
– Shape: Oval hinged pill / trinket box
– Lid Artwork: Panoramic view of a cruise liner on the Bosphorus with Istanbul mosques and minarets in the background
– Interior Inscription: “Cruise 1993”
– Packaging: Includes original burgundy textured presentation box with red velvet display insert and Ernest Johnson founder documentation

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition / Near Mint in Box. The enamel remains glossy and smooth with vibrant colors, completely free of cracks, chips, or surface crazing. The gold-plated hinge and clasp are firm, functional, and lustrous. Original presentation case and paperwork are well-preserved. Please review high-resolution images for exact cosmetic condition.

Ideal For:
– Collectors of Staffordshire Enamels, Halcyon Days, and Crummles fine English enamel boxes
– Maritime, cruise liner, and travel memorabilia collectors
– Souvenir collectors of historic Istanbul and Bosphorus landmarks
– Elegant keepsake, jewelry, or pill display on a vanity or dressing table