For My Best Boy...
At the core of the enamelled box lies a specially formed copper shell This is given several coats of white vitreous enamel which is made from a mixture containing very finely grounded glass. Between every coat of enamel, the box lid and base are fired in a kiln at very high temperatures. Once he right thickness of enamel has been achieved the parts are ready to be hand painted.
This piece retired in Spring 1998 |
