Limoges Angel Trinket Box Peint Main France 1999 Limited Edition #17 Euc

  

VINTAGE 1999 LIMOGES ANGEL SINGLE HINGED TRINKET BOX - LIMITED EDITION #17 / 750 - EXCELLENT CONDITION. ITEM : Beautiful Bust of a Blondish Haired Angel w/ Fabulous Flaming Red, Yellow & Gold Wings Who Sits atop an Oval Shaped Solid Gold Trinket Box. BRAND : Bottom is Signed "Peint main Limoges France Sinclair 1999 Edition Limited 17 / 750".

ERA : Dated 1999 on the bottom. CONDITION : This is an older piece (24+ years) & is sure to show some degree of usage but there are no serious issues of note - The gold box lid may show some minor surface marks noticeable under very close scrutiny that are undetectable in the photos - You have to be really looking for any flaws - I would consider this box to be in excellent vintage condition - No chips, cracks or loss of color - Wings are perfect. SPECIAL FEATURES : Hand Painted - Brush strokes are apparent throughout the piece - Generous use of rich colors & those fabulous wings - Open the single hinged box to find a special surprise...

Beautiful Blue Sky w/ (2) Birds in Flight. MATERIAL : Hand Painted Fine Porcelain w/ Brass Fittings.

MEASUREMENTS : 3" Tall x 2.5" Wide x 2 Deep (oval base). IMPORTED : Made in Limoges, France. Boxes are not produced by one big company called Limoges, Inc.

" LIMOGES is both a city & a region in France, & porcelain works of art from this region can be designated, by French law, as "LIMOGES Porcelain. In this region, a number of artists & craftsmen, some working independently, others working as part of a larger factory, produce the boxes known as "LIMOGES BOXES". Originally a practical item for, among other uses, the storage of snuff, LIMOGES boxes have evolved over their 200-plus year history into decorative works of art cherished by collectors around the world. Every LIMOGES box is a hand crafted work of art.

Small imperfections are natural & are part of their charm & uniqueness. The colors & brush strokes will vary w/ each individual piece.

Whether you're a first / long time collector of Limoges, lover of all things Christmas, angel enthusiast or just looking for a delightful & elegant gift, this lovely LIMOGES Angel Trinket Box would bring much needed cheer to any occasion or setting. MY HOME IS SMOKE & PET FREE - MESSAGE ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

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