This delightful highly collectable enamel box, manufactured by Halcyon Days for Gump's. The lid is decorated with an array of cats and dogs, and bordered with the line "Dogs come when they are called: cats take a message and get back to you".
The sides and base are an undecorated red colour. To the underside of the lid is a monochrome image of a bone & fish skeleton.
The box measures a little over 2"(5.25cms) wide, a little over 1 1/2"(a little under 4cms) deep & 1"(2.5cms) tall. It is fully back- stamped and in great condition, being free from any damage or wear.
Halcyon Days was established in 1950 as an emporium of antique gifts in Mayfair, London. Although the art of enamelling on copper had flourished throughout the second half of the 18th century, it had almost completely ceased by the 1830s, and by 1950 the process was solely reserved for utility items such as saucepans.
Halcyon Days set about reviving this artisan craft and, by 1970, had opened its own production facility. As the company grew, so too did its product offering. Today, we offer extensive ranges of English fine bone china and premium accessories alongside our signature enamel boxes. While our products are sold all around the world, they continue to be crafted by hand in our two workshops in the West Midlands; the beating heart of the British pottery and enamelling industries.
This item is pre-owned.
*All proceeds are donated to Cavalier Rescue, Health and Welfare*
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