Edition Size : 16257 - Released 1995 - Retired 1999
On the top beaver's tail has “Claire” and “Luka” inscribed (read below about this) & also inscribed on the base of this box are Peter’s initials and the date of completion, January 26, 1995. This date is not present on later models due to mold deterioration. Crown Stamp with Treble clef stamped on BASE indicates this piece was made sometime from July 1995 to autumn 1996 after which the stamp was applied to the bottom of the lid.
It is mentioned in HK Reference Guide that the top beaver's tail in early pieces had “Claire” and “Luka” inscribed, but this version. (nor any other collectors asked) was not seen until just last year 2019, when Robert Morin finally found one after searching for 3 decades. This one I found Aug. 2020. No one knows how many had the inscription.