Collectors' Circle

The Collectors’ Circle was formed in 1983 exclusively for Halcyon Days Brook Street collectors who wished to acquire limited editions not available elsewhere. A small number of these special designs was issued annually – most often to commemorate anniversaries of famous people, especially those connected with the arts, or significant historical events – and were much sought after.

The editions were not included in our catalogues for general distribution, neither were they advertised in the press.

Halcyon Days is delighted to continue with this tradition – these are only be available from Halcyon Days, London, either by Mail Order, our website or from the Brook Street shop.

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  Jerome K Jerome: 150th Anniversary

  To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the novelist and playwright, Jerome K Jerome, this colourful box illustrates his most famous work: ‘Three Men in a Boat’, the amusing tale of ‘J’ and his friends George and Harris, and Montmorency the dog, on a boating holiday up the River Thames from Kingston to Oxford. Depicted on the base are some of the landmarks they encountered along the route. Designed by Christopher Quaile.

  Length: 2 7/8" (7.2cm)

  A limited edition of 150

  £195.00

  

  Code: 009/09070
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  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 150th Anniversary

  The 150th anniversary of the birth in 1859 of the writer, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is appropriately marked with this box featuring his widely celebrated creation, Sherlock Holmes. The detective and his friend Dr Watson are depicted in a railway carriage discussing the case, after Sydney Paget’s original illustration in ‘The Adventure of the Copper Beeches’, first published in the ‘Strand Magazine’ in 1892.

  Length: 2 1/2" (6.3cm)

  A limited edition of 150

  £165.00

  

  Code: 023/09082
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  Restoration of the Monarchy: 350th Anniversary

  King Charles II in coronation robes, wearing St Edward’s crown and carrying the orb and sceptre, is portrayed on this handsome box to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the Restoration. His majestic image is inspired by a 19th-century enamel miniature after a painting by John Michael Wright. Featured around the base is the welcoming party at Dover on the king’s return from exile in 1660 aboard the ‘Royal Charles’.

  Diameter: 2 1/4" (5.7cm)

  A limited edition of 75

  £225.00

  

  Code: 033/09308
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  Robert Stephenson: 150th Anniversary

  To mark the 150th anniversary of the death in 1859 of one of the greatest engineers of his age, this splendid box features the famous steam locomotive, known as Stephenson’s ‘Rocket’, built in 1829. During his celebrated career, Stephenson oversaw the building of many railways and achieved further acclaim through his designs for bridges, four of which are depicted on the base. Designed by Michael Elleswei.

  Length: 2" (5cm)

  A limited edition of 75

  £155.00

  

  Code: 064/09083