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What is French enamel?
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French enamel is a type of decoration produced by applying liquid glass to metal. The French company Limoges popularized the technique during the 16th century, producing jewelry and decorative objects with intricately painted portraits, flowers and landscape scenes. You'll find a collection of French enamel furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
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Limoges Enamel Vase
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely Limoges enamel vase featuring a handsome gentleman in richly appointed period costume
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$6,450
Limoges Enamel Vases
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
A gorgeous pair of Limoges enamel vases featuring romantic scenes of 18th century lovers in vividly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Vases
Materials
Enamel
$8,850
16th Century Renaissance Limoges Enamel Gilt Bronze Ring c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
Limoges enameled copper plaque superbly painted in shades of grey with Christ as the Man of Sorrows
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Enamel
French Limoges Enamel Box
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful porcelain and enamel box perfectly exemplifies the esteemed French Limoges
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Early 18th Century Limoges Enamel Plaque
By Limoges
Located in Basildon, GB
Early 18th Century Limoges Enamel Plaque, painted with Saint Joseph being crowned by the Christ
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
18th Century Small Limoges Enamel Salt Bowl
By Limoges
Located in Basildon, GB
Late 18th Century Small Limoges Enamel Salt Bowl, decorated with a pink ground with a yellow
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XV Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
