The souvenirs commemorating Pride and Prejudice 200 are beginning to make themselves known to us, and I won’t be featuring all of them here as some are, in my opinion, hideous. One of the more elegant examples is this little enamel box produced in a very limited edition of 50 by Halcyon Days, the firm that was founded by the redoubtable Susan Benjamin in the 1950s. Mrs Benjamin first made her name by selling antique enamel boxes from her Brook Street, Mayfair, shop and then, as demand grew, she revived the fashion for new Bilston and Battersea enamel boxes which were made in the 18th century style.
The Pride and Prejudice Commemorative Enamel Box by Halcyon Days
The commemorative issue shows Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy coming to an understanding ;) It is, however, rather pricey at £195. If you would like more information about the box, then click here to be taken to the Halcyon Days site.
8 comments
January 23, 2013 at 6:54 pm
Tina
Yes, I think we must prepare ourselves for a flood of everything under the sky that can bear a print, picture or inscription. It is after all Jane’s most popular book, and commerce must make its day.
But none the less I’m sure there’ll be some very interesting things popping up. And if there is anything worth while I’m sure you’ll find it for us Julie (I’m speaking on behalf of the living on the other side of the puddle crowd).
Isn’t all this exciting?
January 23, 2013 at 9:58 pm
jfwakefield
Lol…I’ll try and filter out the bad ;)
January 23, 2013 at 8:57 pm
Julie
The picture here reminds me of P&P80 (still my favorite adaptation). You know, where each episode’s story line is summarized in the opening credits.
-Julie P.
January 23, 2013 at 9:57 pm
jfwakefield
You know, you are right, Julie. I discovered only recently that “Longbourne” was filmed not far from me. I must investigate further ;)
January 24, 2013 at 5:52 pm
Julie
Of course you must. And I’ll expect a full report when you get back. :-)
-Julie P.
January 24, 2013 at 5:55 pm
jfwakefield
Done!
January 24, 2013 at 1:10 am
Felicia
It’s absolutely beautiful!
January 24, 2013 at 11:38 pm
cathyallen
Ah, this really is LOVELY! As I collect small boxes, and I have done enamelling (learned in College; cloisonne is my favorite technique, although it requires a LOT of time, space, and paraphernalia, so I haven’t done any recently) I would truly love to have this. But, as you said, it’s “rather pricey at £195″ — I don’t want it THAT much :-) It’s fun to see it though, and visit the website. Thanks, Julie.