Stephen likes the challenge of painting Swans and for the 2002 catalogue this was his only freehand painted piece. The whole atmosphere is one of tranquility often associated with the Queen's royal bird. Swans are well known for defending the pile of weed they call their nest, one of which features on both the inside of the box and the outside rim. The lid of the box has a Swan carefully tending a cygnet.

After completing the enamel edition, Stephen was commissioned to paint this superb 8" china handled and lidded vase.