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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 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
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
French Limoges Enamel Scene after Ferdinand Roybert
By Limoges
Located in London, GB
French Limoges enamel scene after Ferdinand Roybert
French, late 19th century
Measures: Frame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Limoges Enamel Plaque “La Fileuse”
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
A large Limoges enamel painting on a convexed copper plaque. The scene is of a mother and daughter
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Paintings
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Enamel
Mid-19th Century Limoges Enamel Flask
By Limoges
Located in Paris, FR
Small flask in Limoges enamel and silver mounts with its original stopper. All of its surfaces are
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
