Halcyon Days 'Aida' Musical Enamel Box
A lavishly decorated enamel box depicting principal scenes from Giuseppe Verdi's opera - a tragic tale of love set in ancient Egypt. 'Aida' was originally commissioned by Ismail Pasha, the Khedive of Egypt, to mark the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, however the Cairo premiere was delayed until 1871 because of the Franco-Prussian war. This outstanding edition plays an extract from The Triumphal March from Act II. Length 3
Product Code: BILS12-8098
£425.00