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Experience the epitome of sophistication with this Staffordshire Enamels trinket box . A true embodiment of artistry and craftsmanship. Crafted in England, this exquisite trinket box features a Dog encapsulating the essence of whimsy & elegance. Ideal for collectors and those who appreciate exquisite craftsmanship Key Features: Authentic, the finest enamel boxes from Staffordshire Enamels Made in England with a legacy of fine craftsmanship Usage: Ideal for storing jewelry, love letters, rings, and small precious items. In remembrance of a loved one. Handcrafted and hand enameled with 24K gold-plated fittings and meticulous attention to detail Trinket box is new, in pristine condition, has never been displayed and in its original box Small round trinket box with a hinged top The dog is hand-enameled with a perfect blend of elegance and playfulness The bottom of the enamel box is a dark blue with Staffordshire Enamels and artists initials on the bottom 1" Diameter x .75" H Ideal for collectors and those who appreciate exquisite craftsmanship The same techniques used by the original 18th century artisans My Aunt introduced me to her private collection of Limoges & Enamel Trinket boxes and I too fell in love. After my father passed away, we started our eBay store. It's now been many years that we have worked together, importing the most gorgeous of the Limoges & Enamel Trinket boxes and combining our love of animals (dogs especially) to sell in our eBay store to our valued customers. Please let me know if you have any questions as we are happy to answer. How Enamels are made: Today, our enamels are entirely handmade using techniques that largely mirror those first used hundreds of years ago. In fact, were an artisan from the 18th century to look over the shoulder of one of our current craftsmen or women in our West Midlands factory, they would find little unfamiliar to them. Enameling is an age-old art form present in the UK since the 1740s. Originally, enamel boxes were produced in factories in the West Midlands, and they showcased simple designs such as flowers, landscapes, and portraits depicting members of Georgian high society. By the 1770s, enamels boasted more ornate rococo style designs. However, their production gradually waned in correlation with the drop-off in the habit of taking snuff as well as the welcome decline of smallpox for which the boxes, when fitted with an interior mirror, aided in the application of black beauty spots to scars. By 1840, the craft lay dormant and remained so until Halcyon Days? revival of it over a century later in 1970. Let's look at the six stages of the process 1. Shaping and Washing the Copper - Fine sheets of copper are pressed into shapes corresponding to the box they will become. 2. Enameling and Firing - The copper pieces are then either dipped in or sprayed with liquid enamel which is a precise mixture of water, clay, paint, and fine particles of glass known as ?frit?. 3. Lithographic Transfer - Once the pieces come out of the kiln and pass an initial quality check, a lithographic outline of the box?s design is applied to be used as a guide for the painters. 4. Painting - A team of exceptionally talented artists are behind the hand-painting of our enamels which, depending on the intricacy of their design, can take between a few hours and a few days to complete. 5. Assembling the Enamel - The lid and base pieces are carefully assembled and glued to a gold or palladium plated mount. 6. Quality Inspection - While stringent quality checks are present at every stage, one final, thorough check is carried out to ensure there are no blemishes or irregularities. Finally, the enamel is fitted in a presentation box and given its corresponding certificate of authenticity. In all, each box is handled roughly one hundred separate times before passing out of the factory doors. S-Cocker-2