English and European Ceramics and Glass - 18th October 2017

Lot 1403

A large collection of Halcyon Days enamel Easter eggs 20th and 21st centuries

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £1000

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Description

A large collection of Halcyon Days enamel Easter eggs 20th and 21st centuries, including dated Year Eggs from 1973-2011 (excepting 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2007 and 2008), and other Halcyon Days eggs depicting Alice in Wonderland, Humpty Dumpty, Punch and Judy, flowers, birds and animals, some in the manner of 18th century Bilston enamels, and a number of similar egg bonbonnières in different sizes by other manufacturers. (89)

Provenance: from the collection of Dr Venetia Newall.