This elegant gilt enamel box celebrates 2,000 years of Christianity.  The front features a scribe writing and inside is a disciple, likely St. Peter wielding a cross. Enameled on copper in England by Bilston and Battersea, that produced decorative enameled boxes in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Their boxes are  prized for their colorful scenes and designs. Today, Bilston and Battersea boxes are highly sought after by collectors and antique enthusiasts.  Limited edition 150/1500 

The term "halcyon days" is used to refer to a period of time in the past that was happy, peaceful, and prosperous. According to the Greek myth, the halcyon was a bird that nested on the sea and had the power to calm the waves. During this time, sailors could safely navigate the seas, hence, the term "halcyon days" came to represent a time of peace and tranquility.