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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 colored dress.
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
Jewelry is the rarest category of Limoges enamel objects and very few pieces have survived.
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 tradition.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty
By Limoges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty
France, Circa 1900s
A exquisite French Limoges enamel portrait, circa the 1900s, capturing a mesmerizing portrait of a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Enamel
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-19th Century Limoges Enamel Flask
By Limoges
Located in Paris, FR
Small flask in Limoges enamel and silver mounts with its original stopper.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
$3,044 Sale Price
25% Off