Vntg Limoges Peint Main Heart Trinket Box Limited Edition 146/250 La Gloriette

  
Limited Edition Limoges Peint Main Floral Heart Trinket or Pill Box. Listing is for the Peint Main Limoges (Made in France) LIMITED EDITION Heart Shaped Trinket Box as shown. Measures about 2-1/8" x 2-1/8" x 1-1/8 when closed. Marked / Signed / Numbered as shown.

Clasp in working order and is in the shape of a bow (see photo). Inside is found a golden spray of leaves as shown. Research into Limoges trinket boxes has provided the following information.

Limoges porcelain boxes are made of kaolin porcelain. A stamp saying Limoges France Peint Main will often tell if the box is authentic. In 1841 a law was passed saying that they must be stamped with this marking. Some Limoges boxes are detailed more than others, as some have more complexity in the sculpture, and the colors which depict the knowledge, as well as number of firings.

Pieces of quality are usually hand-painted and marked peint main (painted by hand). Porcelain Limoges boxes that are not hand painted sometimes will be decorated by transfers. Please see my other listings. Pre-owned vintage condition is commensurate with age, display, use and storage - note the photos show the bulk of the detail in this listing. Please review all of the photos of the actual item(s) as they show the bulk of the detail in this listing. The information I've provided in this listing is to the best of my knowledge; I'm no expert. Mine is a NON-SMOKING HOME. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Boxes, Jars & Tins". The seller is "stretchingdabudget" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Limoges
• Type: Trinket Box
• Size: Small
• Color: Multicolor
• Style: Traditional
• Material: Ceramic & Porcelain
• Country/Region of Manufacture: France
• Subject: Heart