Bidspirit auction | William Edwards Waterloo Bicentenary Pillbox

William Edwards Waterloo Bicentenary Pillbox - English commemorative fine bone china hinged pillbox by William Edwards, celebrating the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo. The circular lid displays a portrait of the Duke of Wellington in a red military uniform, set against a black ground with a gilded foliate border. The body features red and black bands with gold leaf accents and a gilded metal mount. The interior lid contains the black script inscription THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO JUNE 18TH, 1815. The base features a black printed mark reading WATERLOO 200 1815 - 2015 A DEFINING MOMENT IN EUROPEAN HISTORY WILLIAM EDWARDS Hand Decorated in England Fine Bone China. Includes a grey presentation box bearing gold printed marks for HALCYON DAYS The Royal Wedding. Dimensions: 2”W x 1.5”H Weight: 3.4 oz Condition: Good.