Staffordshire Enamels “Mediterranean Cruise 2001” Limited Edition Oval Trinket Box – St. James’s Place No. 10 (With Presentation Case)

Description

Product Overview:
A rare and exquisite limited edition English enamel trinket box handcrafted by Staffordshire Enamels (Stoke-on-Trent, England). Exclusively commissioned for St. James’s Place to commemorate the “Mediterranean Cruise 2001” (Limited Edition No. 10), this collectible oval box features a finely detailed hand-painted map on the lid tracing a cruise route across Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily, with coastal ports including Cannes, Portofino, Livorno, Porto Cervo, Sorrento, and Pompeii, anchored by an elegant cruise liner and colorful maritime signal flags. The circumference is decorated with a vibrant panoramic harbor scene of colorful Mediterranean coastal villas, while the inner lid is inscribed with “Mediterranean Cruise 2001”. Mounted in polished gold-plated brass fittings and housed in its original crushed velvet-lined red presentation box with authentic certificate booklet.

Product Details:
– Maker: Staffordshire Enamels Limited (Stoke-on-Trent, England)
– Commission: Made Exclusively for St. James’s Place
– Edition: Limited Edition No. 10
– Event / Date: Mediterranean Cruise 2001
– Country of Origin: Made in England (Staffordshire)
– Material: Copper base, hand-painted kiln-fired vitreous enamel, gold-plated brass bezel mount
– Lid Artwork: Hand-painted navigational map of Italy and the Mediterranean with cruise ship and signal flags
– Base / Side Artwork: 360-degree wrap-around panoramic view of Italian / Mediterranean waterfront towns and harbor villas
– Interior Inscription: “Mediterranean Cruise 2001” inside lid
– Underside Mark: Official Staffordshire Enamels backstamp with “MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR St. James’s Place / Limited Edition No 10”
– Packaging: Original red presentation box, burgundy velvet fitted tray, and artist enamellers booklet

Condition:
Near Mint / Excellent vintage condition. The enamel surfaces are glossy, vibrant, and completely free from chips, cracks, or hairline crazing. The gold-plated hinge and clasp mechanism operate smoothly and securely. The original presentation box and informative insert are well-preserved. Please review high-resolution images for exact cosmetic details.

Ideal For:
– Fine English enamel box collectors (Staffordshire Enamels, Halcyon Days, Crummles)
– St. James’s Place corporate memorabilia and commemorative gift collectors
– Maritime, luxury cruise liner, and Mediterranean travel enthusiasts
– Elegant luxury display on vanity tables, desks, or curio cabinets