{"product_id":"vintage-halcyon-days-bilston-and-98294","title":"Vintage Halcyon Days Bilston and Battersea Enamels Cat \u0026 Kitten Miniature Enamel Trinket Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Halcyon Days Bilston \u0026amp; Battersea Enamels Cat \u0026amp; Kitten Miniature Enamel Trinket Box, circa 1970s–1980s, a charming example of English enamelware with its original royal blue Halcyon Days presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully detailed miniature enamel box features a ginger cat sitting protectively beside a playful kitten, set against a fresh white background with green grass, and is finished with elegant gold-coloured rims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in England as part of the renowned Halcyon Days and Bilston \u0026amp; Battersea Enamels revival of traditional English enamelling, this delightful little box would make a lovely addition to a collection of vintage enamel boxes, English collectibles or animal-themed pieces, and would also make a particularly thoughtful gift for a cat lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Vintage Halcyon Days Bilston \u0026amp; Battersea Enamels miniature enamel trinket box\u003cbr\u003e * Approx. 1970s–1980s\u003cbr\u003e * Finely decorated enamel box\u003cbr\u003e * Charming cat and kitten design\u003cbr\u003e * Ginger cat seated beside a playful kitten\u003cbr\u003e * White enamel background with green grass\u003cbr\u003e * Fine painted detail\u003cbr\u003e * Gold-coloured rim to both lid and base\u003cbr\u003e * Terracotta-coloured enamel base\u003cbr\u003e * Marked to the base Bilston \u0026amp; Battersea Enamels\u003cbr\u003e * Further marked Designed by Halcyon Days, London – Made in England\u003cbr\u003e * Original royal blue Halcyon Days Enamels presentation box\u003cbr\u003e * Original fitted blue velvet interior\u003cbr\u003e * Two Royal appointment crests displayed inside the presentation box; One referencing Her Majesty The Queen, one referencing H.M. Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother\u003cbr\u003e * Enamel box in excellent\/perfect condition\u003cbr\u003e * Presentation box in very good condition with only slight wear to the corners and inner hinge (please see photos for reference)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Little History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history behind this little box is particularly interesting. Halcyon Days was founded by Susan Benjamin in 1950 as a Mayfair emporium specialising in antiques and small enamel boxes. In 1970, Benjamin collaborated with the Marshall family and an enamel manufacturer in Bilston to revive the traditional English art of enamelling on copper. The resulting range was launched under the Bilston \u0026amp; Battersea Enamels name and became the foundation of Halcyon Days' renowned enamel boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revival was significant because enamelling on copper had been an important English craft during the 18th century but had largely disappeared by the 19th century. Halcyon Days helped reintroduce the technique, combining traditional enamelling methods with finely detailed decorative designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company's relationship with the British Royal Family also began remarkably early. In 1970, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother commissioned a Halcyon Days enamel box depicting Clarence House. Just two years later, in 1972, Halcyon Days was granted its first Royal Warrant by The Queen Mother as a supplier of objets d'art to the Royal Household. Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Warrant followed in 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two Royal appointment crests preserved inside your original presentation box therefore add an especially interesting piece of provenance and context to this vintage enamel box. They reflect Halcyon Days' long-standing association with the Royal Household and help place the piece within the company's important period of Royal patronage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly charming example of vintage English enamel craftsmanship, this little Halcyon Days box combines a beautifully nostalgic cat and kitten design with an interesting piece of British manufacturing and Royal history. The original blue velvet-lined presentation box and its two Royal appointment crests make it more than simply a decorative trinket box — they add to its appeal as a collectible piece of vintage Halcyon Days memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the Bilston \u0026amp; Battersea Enamels mark, Halcyon Days design attribution, Made in England origin, enamel-on-copper construction and original Royal presentation box makes this an appealing find for collectors of vintage English enamelware, Halcyon Days boxes and miniature decorative boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LITTLE WHITE BIRD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57472421658999,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/4599\/2118\/files\/vintage-halcyon-days-bilston-and-battersea-enamels-cat-kitten-miniature-enamel-trinket-818.jpg?v=1789758503","url":"https:\/\/www.littlewhitebird.co.uk\/products\/vintage-halcyon-days-bilston-and-98294","provider":"LITTLE WHITE BIRD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}