RARE Halcyon Days Enamels "The Becket Casket" Hinged Round Trinket Box #156/250

An exquisite decorative enamel Trinket Box. A perfect gift for any occasion. This particular piece called "The Becket Casket" shows a reliquary made in about 1180-90 in Limoges, France, and depicts one of the most infamous events in English history, the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket. This "chasse" shaped reliquary is made of gilt-copper round a wooden core, intricately decorated with champleve enamel to tell the story of Thomas Becket through literal and symbolic imagery. This round trinket box is gray on top with the reliquary, royal blue edge with gold trim. There is a hinge on the lid and the measurements are approx 3.25" in diameter and 1.25" tall This box is #156 out of 250 made as it shows on the underside Excellent condition - comes in original box Halcyon Days Enamels are direct descendants of the rare and beautiful enamels of the 18th century England. Enameling is an age-old art form present in the UK since the 1740s. These beautiful pieces are made from Enamel and Copper using traditional craft techniques, hand crafted and manufactured in England.