Halcyon Days Enamels - Can - Enamel

Halcyon Days Emailledose - Historic Balloon Flight 1783 - Hand Painted - Rare

For sale is a beautiful, handcrafted collector's tin from the renowned English manufacturer Halcyon Days Enamels ("Royal Warrant" or "Court Supplier"). This exquisite piece features a historically significant motif: the first manned hydrogen balloon ascent by Prof. Jacques Charles and Nicolas-Louis Robert in the Jardin des Tuileries, Paris, on 1 December 1783.

Origin:
The offered tin is an heirloom – acquired in London in the 1980s

Details about the object:
Manufacturer: Halcyon Days (Court Supplier to the British Royal Household).
Material: Enamel on copper with decorative gold-plated finish.
Motif: Detailed hand-painted depiction of a historic balloon flight.
Special feature: Inside the lid there is an artistic inscription describing the historic event. The bottom of the tin shows the pioneers’ flags.
Marking: Official Halcyon Days logo on the underside (Bilston & Battersea Enamels Revival).
Dimensions: Diameter: approx. 3.5 cm, height: approx. 7.5 cm, weight: 78 g.
Condition: Display piece in pristine condition. The enamel is—aside from natural, minor surface scratches on the underside—impeccable, the gilding shines like new. No chips or cracks. Closure closes perfectly.

This tin is a must-have for collectors of aviation memorabilia or lovers of fine English enamel art.