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Vintage English Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes With Sentimental Quotes, Floral Decor

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Set of 4 vintage Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes. "Yesterday and Tomorrow" Halcyon Days Enamel Box Shape: Oval Design: A floral and vine motif decorates the edges of the lid. Quote: "There are two days about which no-one should ever worry – Yesterday and Tomorrow." Color: White background with green and pink floral details. Trim: Gold-toned metal rim and hinge. "Happiness is like a Butterfly" Halcyon Days Enamel Box Shape: Oval Design: Colorful flowers and butterflies frame the inscription. Quote: "Happiness is like a butterfly – the more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things it comes and softly sits on your shoulder." Color: White background with multicolored floral patterns. Trim: Gold-toned metal rim and hinge. "Happiness - Best Time of the Year" Halcyon Days Enamel Box Shape: Oval Design: A decorative gold and green border around the text, with illustrations of seasonal scenes around the sides. Quote: "Happiness is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best time of the year." Color: White with green and gold accents. Trim: Gold-toned metal rim and hinge. "Good Health and Happiness" Halcyon Days Enamel Box Shape: Oval Design: A blue background with a floral and butterfly border. Quote: "Good Health, Happiness, and the time to enjoy them." Color: Rich blue background with multicolored floral patterns. Trim: Gold-toned metal rim and hinge. Each of these enamel boxes is finely crafted and features uplifting quotes with charming, intricate hand-painted designs. They are excellent collector’s items, keepsakes, or gifts. Halcyon Days enamel boxes are hand-decorated. The designs are created using traditional enameling techniques, where skilled artisans meticulously hand-paint the intricate details before the boxes undergo multiple firings in a kiln to achieve their signature glossy finish. The combination of fine craftsmanship, historical enameling methods, and detailed artistic elements makes these pieces highly collectible. Dimensions: 2"w x 1.5"d x 0.75"h (each box) Condition: Good. No issues observed. Provenance: From the Collection of a Prominent NJ Family
  • Creator:
    Halcyon Days (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Morristown, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5990243533162

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