Signed Rochard, Limoges France, Hand Painted and N. The artists initials HISTORY OF LIMOGES TRINKET BOXES Limoges trinket boxes originated in the mid-18th century following an edict by Louis XVI giving porcelain manufacturers in Limoges exclusive title to create high-quality wares for the royal family. Originally designed to hold needles, a rarity, the earliest boxes were rectangular.
New shapes emerged to safeguard new contents, leading to smaller boxes for thimbles, beauty patches (cosmetic moles), powder and, eventually, popular containers for snuff. Created by countless manufacturers and still often decorated by independent studios or artists, the contemporary Limoges trinket box has evolved to a highly specialized production that in most cases remains a labor-intensive process. No longer so much an item of everyday use, the boxes are avidly collected as art by enthusiasts worldwide. The item "Rochard Limoges San Francisco Trinket Box Vintage Porcelain Box Lombardy Street" is in sale since Thursday, January 25, 2018.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Decorative Collectible Brands\Limoges\Trinket Boxes". The seller is "sandramaerose" and is located in Washington, District Of Columbia.
This item can be shipped worldwide.