Limoges Decorative Objects
French
Limoges porcelain has withstood the test of time for centuries. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world.
The story of Limoges porcelain, which refers to porcelain made in the Limoges region of France — not by a specific factory — begins in 1768. The region is a rich source of kaolin, feldspar and quartz — vital ingredients to the production of this type of pottery.
Porcelain was first made in China and spread all over the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. Meissen Porcelain (Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen), which was founded in the Electorate of Saxony (now Germany), is one of the preeminent porcelain factories in Europe and was the first to produce true porcelain outside of Asia.
Limoges porcelain refers to porcelain produced in and near the city of Limoges — it does not refer to a specific manufacturer — and it’s distinctive for its luminous hue and bright white qualities, providing an ideal canvas for intricately detailed hand-painted decorations. (Revered Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir began his career painting plates in Limoges.)
It wasn’t long before Limoges porcelain captured the attention of King Louis XVI — the region’s first manufactory, established toward the close of the 18th century, was placed under the protection of the King’s brother, the Comte d’Artois. It was later purchased by the King and became Manufacture Royale de Limoges. The facility produced a variety of pieces, including delicate, gold-embellished trinket boxes, ornamental vessels, Rococo-style figurines and elaborate dinnerware service sets.
Following the end of the French Revolution in 1794, Limoges porcelain was no longer restricted, and the commercial porcelain industry ballooned.
By 1819, Limoges had four porcelain factories, and as demand for porcelain grew during the 19th century, the industry expanded in the French city. In 1853, American businessman David Haviland opened the Haviland & Co. factory in Limoges to export porcelain to the United States. The company produced several iconic serveware collections for many American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes. Bernardaud opened in the early 1860s.
By 1900, Limoges had 35 factories, which employed close to 8,000 workers. In 1925, Limoges porcelain was shown at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair in Paris that brought global attention to the Art Deco style — where it garnered international acclaim.
During the 20th century, Limoges factories such as Bernardaud collaborated with a range of notable artists and designers, including Franz Bischoff, Joan Miró, Raymond Loewy, Alexander Calder and Julian Schnabel, to name a few.
Today, authentic Limoges porcelain tableware, vases and objets d’art continue to gain renown with collectors and design lovers all over the world.
Find an extensive collection of antique Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Limoges
French Limoges Hand Painted Floral Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box painted in pinks, purples and greens. Upon opening the box there is a cute flower design inside as well. The box is marked Peint Main Limoges F...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Brass
Limoges Paris Enameled Porcelain Sewing Needle Box
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Limoges France, a hand enameled trinket box, sized for holding sewing needles or pins, circa 1970-1980s.
The copper metal braced box has a hand painted design of roses and scro...
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1970s French French Provincial Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Cut Watermelon Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage cut watermelon trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.5"W x 2"...
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20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Paris Round Rose & Gold Vintage Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand painted Limoges porcelain trinket box, France, circa 1970-1980.
The round box is braced with a metal frame featuring a floral clasp.
Decorated with a pink rose and gilded scr...
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1970s French French Provincial Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
French Limoges Porcelain Handbag Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-painted French Limoges trinket box formed as a handbag with a chain handle, circa 1980s.
A charming floral rose and pink striped motif, braced in a gold tone metal with a flo...
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Late 20th Century French International Style Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Hermès by Limoges Ceramic Picture Frame with Equestrian Decor
By Limoges, Hermès
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hermes, Paris designed this superb picture photo frame. The rare ceramic piece was crafted in France circa 1960. Exclusively made for Hermes in Limoges by the finest designers and ma...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Suede, Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain
French Limoges Porcelain Rooster Box
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Limoges hand painted porcelain box, a Rooster, circa 1980s.
A charming rooster, the symbol of France since ancient times, brightly painted in the round, and sitting on a br...
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1980s French International Style Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
French Limoges Hand Painted Pink Floral Oval Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand painted French Limoges trinket or pill box, circa 1970s.
An oval shaped box with a pink body and a floral spray in a gold cartouche...
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1970s French International Style Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Period Limoges Porcelain Cachepot with Iridescent Glaze and Gilt
By Limoges, William Guerin
Located in Doylestown, PA
Striking porcelain large cachepot or jardiniere of the Art Deco period by renown William Guerin of Limoges, France. Bursting bouquets beautifully hand-painted in vivid colors on bold...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Faberge After Imperial Gatchina Palace Egg
By Limoges
Located in Astoria, NY
Faberge After Imperial Gatchina Palace Porcelain Egg, hand-painted with hanging bouquets and raised white enamel dots, interior gold-plated and with carousel horse with rhinestones o...
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20th Century Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Limoges Porcelain Burgundy Gilt Swan Handle Centerpiece Signed SC
By (After) Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Limoges
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful vintage French Limoges porcelain swan handled table centerpiece / vase / fruit bowl / jardiniere / wine cooler with medallions after renowned 18th century Rococo painter ...
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Fire Truck Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage fire truck trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage con...
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20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain, Heart Shaped Trinket Box, France, 1980's
By Limoges
Located in Glasgow, GB
Limoges porcelain heart shaped trinket box. Hand-crafted in France around the late 1980’s
Finely decorated in the french rococo style; the body of the heart decorated with lapis laz...
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Brass
Limoges Enameled Porcelain Scent Chest Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Limoges France, a hand enameled trinket box, a scent chest with two glass bottles, circa 1970-1980s.
The metal braced trunk has a domed lid and is painted in a faux tortoise sh...
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1970s French International Style Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique 1890s Pair of Amorous Victoria Austria Vase "Marked"
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
Comprising a pair of matching vases with amorous scenes and gilt handles. Two large paintings on each vase and a total of 4 paintings. Measure: Height 1...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Sky Blue Round Trinket box
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Limoges Porcelain Round Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted sky blue. The top of the hinged lid is adorned with a bouquet of colorful flowers with green branches ar...
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20th Century French Victorian Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 1890s Pair of Victoria Austria Vase "Marked"
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 1890s pair of Victoria Austria vase. Comprising Austrian porcelain vases with hand-painted decorated scenes of cattle watering. Measure: Heigh...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 1890s Victoria Austria Vase "Marked", #Ric00012
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 1890s Victoria Austria Vase. Comprising Austrian porcelain vases with hand-painted decorated scenes of cattle watering. Measure: Height 14 inc...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Needle Trinket box
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Limoges France Porcelain Needle Trinket Box. Its background is white. It is hand painted and adorned with a bouquet of flowers hold by a pink long bow. Also beside the bouq...
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20th Century French Victorian Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
LIMOGES hand-painted porcelain vase, 1950s
By Limoges
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
LIMOGES vase in hand-painted Porcelain, France, 1950s.
LIMOGES vase made of Porcelain hand-painted in France in the 1950s, with gold trim.
The attribution mark is present at the bo...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Round Trinket box
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Limoges France Round Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted gold. Its hinged lid is adorned with engraved like large branches of leaves design and a bouquet of roses i...
Category
20th Century French Victorian Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Oval Trinket box
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Limoges Porcelain Oval Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted light yellow. The top of the hinged lid is adorned with a large sunflower and the sides of its base with ...
Category
20th Century French Victorian Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Haviland Limoges Vase. Limited Edition N°2212
By Limoges, Theodore Haviland
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant baluster vase, crafted by the renowned Haviland porcelain manufacture in Limoges, is a striking example of French decorative art. Made from fine porcelain, the vase feat...
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20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
French Limoges Porcelain Two-Piece Burgundy Gilt Painted Vase Cachepot On Stand
By (After) Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Limoges
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning two-piece French Limoges porcelain vase / jardiniere planter / cachepot / table centerpiece / wine bottle cooler on stand, featuring exceptional "L'Escarpolette medallion ...
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Revival Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish
By Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges handcrafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930.
Signed, Jammet Seignolles Limoges (history of this maker below).
Glazed.
Measures: 4 3/8" Diameter x 2 1/4" high.
Very good antique condition, no cracks or chips.
In 1825, François BAIGNOL moved to LA FABRIQUE, on the edge of the Brigueuil forest and founded...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Marihuana Gold Rimmed Apothecary Jar
By Limoges
Located in Stamford, CT
Limoges Marihuana porcelain gold rim apothecary jar. Signed on the underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Large Limoges France Hand Painted Vase "Marked", #Ric00010
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 1910 large Limoges France hand painted Vase "Marked", Ric00010
Comprising an ornate Rococo style vase on four gilt scroll feet with molded b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges France Trinket Box Baseball Glove
By Limoges
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A charming Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box in the shape of a baseball glove. This piece is hand-painted and hand-crafted. The bottom of the box is marked Limoges France. This rare piec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box or Lidded Candy Dish
By Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges porcelain hand crafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or lidded candy dish, circa 1930.
Marked, see photos.
...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Handpainted Limoges Porcelain Egg Box for Asprey
By Limoges, Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine diminutive porcelain dresser or vanity box.
By Limoges for Asprey.
In the size and shape of an egg. Decorated with handpainted green plants, blue devices, and extensive ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Limoges Porcelain Cobalt Blue Pate-Sur-Pate Vase
By Limoges, Marcel Chaufriasse
Located in Vilnius, LT
A cobalt blue background Limoges vase and pate-sur-pate technique with scene of female figures.
Signed Marcel Chaufriasse Limoges.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges France Oval Scalloped Porcelain Box With High Relief Rocaille Trim
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain oval scalloped shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in a soft mauve color and features high relief white rocaille and shell motif porcelain tri...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box.
French vintage Limoges trinket box in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor.
Marked...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Boxes Set
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box and e small plates
French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor.
Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcelain Limoges Castel...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
White Porcelain Clam Shell Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful white porcelain clam shell trinket box with bronze mounts by Piotet Limoges of France, circa 1970s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage ...
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20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Late 20th C Porcelain Enamel Peint Main Collection of Trinket Boxes by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Beautiful porcelain peint main collection of trinket boxes by Limoges, circa 1970/80s, With brassware clasps, all beautifully formed and hand painted
The collection consists of 16 f...
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1980s French Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Camille Tharaud for Limoges Little Girl Biscuit Bust
By Limoges
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous porcelain busts of Louise Brongniart in bisque porcelain on royal blue enameled base, by Tharaud, Limoges, after the originals by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). Louise was...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Antique Hand Painted / Gilt Decorated Porcelain Wall Plate
By Limoges
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transport yourself to the elegance of early 19th century France with this exquisite hand-painted and gilt gold decorated porcelain wall plate, crafted by renowned artisans in Limoges...
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1820s French Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Audubon by TIFFANY & Co Limoges Porcelain Vanity Trinket Box Chinoiserie Decor
By Tiffany & Co., Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Audubon by TIFFANY & Co Limoges Porcelain Vanity Round Jar.
Highly collectible Audubon by Tiffany, Chinese Pavilion produced in France by Limoges.
Tiffany & Co Audubon Limoges France Porcelain trinket box decorated in the Audubon Chinoiserie pattern.
A lovely vintage porcelain vintage Limoges trinket jewelry box hand painted with colorful red and blue birds sitting in a tree, with a pagoda style gold bird cage decorated with gold trim.
Grab this one of a kind decorative collectible trinket box designed by Tiffany & Co and made by Limoges France to set upon your dresser, nightstand, coffee table, or shelves.
Whatever you do with this cute but luxurious box, put it in eyes view, because it will never fail to make you smile.
Set upon your fine china cabinet and create a luxurious pairing with other fine Hermes...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Octagonal Trinket box
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Limoges Porcelain Octagonal Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted pink and white. The top of the hinged lid is adorned with a green grass with three daisies. Some gil...
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20th Century French Victorian Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair French Limoges Parian Porcelain Bust Sculptures of Young Boy & Girl, 20th C
By Limoges
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of French Limoges parian porcelain busts of boy and girl on circular gilt decorated plinths, signed C. Tharaud as photographed, 20th c.
Measures- F...
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20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Limoges Purse Shaped Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute vintage Limoges purse shaped box.
Made in Limoges, France circa 1900-20.
Marked on interior as “Limoge...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Piano Box Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket piano box.
French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor.
Marked on base as “L...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Limoges Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Floral & Gold Decor, France, 80s
By Limoges
Located in Bastogne, BE
A collectible vintage flower vase made in France by the famous Limoges manufactory, c. 1980s. This exquisite item is handcrafted from high-quality porcelain.
Delicate white and pink...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Scotch Whiskey Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage scotch whiskey trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage con...
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20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Avian Design Porcelain Ashtray De Limoges
By Tiffany & Co., Hermès, Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully handsome hand-painted Limoges porcelain ashtray with a unique avian design. The piece depict Toucans in a vibrant blue and yellow color with colorfull accents. This piece is by Deshoulières...
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1890s French Hollywood Regency Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Massive Deluxe Exquisite French Floral Scroll Sevres Style Cobalt Limoges Box
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Beautiful Rare Porcelain Sevres Jewelry Centerpiece Box with Lid. Features Lovely Hand painted colorful Floral Detail and Intricate Gold Leaf ...
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20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Important Early 20th C Floral Large Tiffany & Co Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Tiffany & Co Limoges Stamped Porcelain Jewelry Box. Outstandingly do...
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20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. French Charming Bronze Jewelry Box with Limoges enamel
By Limoges
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th C. French Charming Bronze Jewelry Box with Limoges enamel
Made in france
This Beautiful bronze jewelry box with delicately carved frames, and in the center with a wonderful por...
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1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Haviland Limoges Oval Marseille Bowl with Cover, White Porcelain, 1894-1931
By Limoges
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Haviland Limoges Oval Bowl with Cover is in Marseille (or Schleiger 9) shape; it is all white in color. The bowl has complicated asymmetrical shape with elaborate textured decor on both bowl and cover and scalloped double rim on the cover. The bowl has two handles on opposite sides. In factory catalogues it is often listed as covered vegetable server.
Marseille shape was introduced in 1890s and quickly become one of the most popular lines of Haviland china...
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Early 20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Limoges France Jewelry Box with Country Scene
By Limoges
Located in BILBAO, ES
Vintage Limoges France Jewelry Box, Pill Box with Conntry Scene
Type Trinket Box
Brand Limoges
Material Porcelain
Finish Painted
Shape Square
Measures 4x4 cm/ 1,57x1,57 inches
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Li...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Jewelry Small Tray Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket small tray
French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor.
Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcelain D'...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Pair of Bernardaud Limoges Porcelain Candlesticks Decoratedby Stouffer 1914-1918
By L. Bernardaud and Co., Limoges
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of antique porcelain candlesticks was made by L. Bernardaud & Cie, Limoges, France, and decorated by Stouffer Studio, Chicago, USA. The candlesticks feature wide bands of elabor...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Jewelry Pieces Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry decorative pieces.
French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor.
Mark...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Antique Porcelain Hand Painted Powder Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful antique porcelain hand painted powder box by Limoges, circa 1898. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Art Deco Limoges Porcelain Vase by Camille Tharaud, France, 1930
By Camille Tharaud, Limoges
Located in Girona, Girona
Large Limoges porcelain vase decorated with ferns in blue tones. Small firing defects.
Signed and stamped: Camille Tharaud.
Limoges, France circa 1...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges France Porcelain Dish Catchall Butterfly
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Limoges porcelain dist in a rectangular shape featuring a beautiful Butterfly design.
Made in France.
Amazing midcentury Limoges hand-painted...
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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Limoges Porcelain Trinket Dishes
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming pair of trinket dishes in delicate Limoges porcelain, beautifully painted with a spray of wild roses, butterflies and a blue tit, and edged in gilt around their rims. Know...
Category
19th Century Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Limoges decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Limoges decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Limoges were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Henriot Quimper, Fives-Lille, and Grande Maison HB Quimper. Prices for Limoges decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $84 and can go as high as $10,613, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $450.
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Questions About Limoges Decorative Objects
- What is Limoges’ style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoge rose to prominence for its regal and romantic porcelain designs. Royalty and the political elite all commissioned pieces from the region’s factories. Pieces feature rich colors and gold embellishments. Browse a range of Limoge porcelain pieces from some of the world’s top collectors on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Limoges?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Limoges porcelain, study the marks on the bottom. Some pieces show the French government's official mark, which reads "Limoges Goût de Ville." Limoges sometimes added a variety of factory marks or artist names. Consult an authoritative online resource to research these additional marks. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted Limoges decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
- How do I value Limoges?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To value Limoges, seek help from a licensed appraiser who has experience evaluating porcelain ware. Only an expert can accurately assess the condition of porcelain to determine how much a piece is worth. Shop a range of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
- Is Limoges valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, some Limoges pieces are valuable. Generally, pieces that date back to the 19th century fetch the highest prices. In addition to age, the type, style and condition of a piece all impact selling prices, as well as how rare it is and what the current demand for similar pieces is like. A certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert can give you an estimate of how much a particular piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Limoges porcelain wares.
- Where is Limoges made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges is made in France. The name of the pottery actually comes from the area where the pottery originated and is manufactured to this day. Some companies may produce pottery that resembles Limoges in East Asia and other locations. You'll find a range of Limoges pottery on 1stDibs.
- What is special about Limoges?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Limoges is special because of its place in the history of ceramics. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Limoges pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Limoges enamel technique involves layering molten glass and painting on them. Then, artisans paint over the surface with white to mute the artwork. This method of creating pottery and decorative objects dates back to 12th-century France. Find a selection of Limoges enamel ware 1stDibs.
- What is Haviland Limoges China?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Haviland Limoges China is a type of porcelain first imported to America by Charles Haviland, an importer of English porcelain. When he discovered Limoges porcelain, Haviland imported blanks and trained a group of painters to decorate the China by hand in a combination of French and English styles. Limoges fine porcelain is white and translucent, allowing for clear markings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Haviland Limoges China pieces from top sellers around the world.
- Are all Limoges pieces marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all Limoges pieces are marked. While most Limoges include the factory's production and decorating marks, some pieces will have no mark. That’s why it is important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To know if a Limoges is real, look for the marking that indicates the maker. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world. On authentic pieces, you will see the words “Peint Main," which means "hand-painted." Authentic works will also say "Limoges, France." The finish is also a good indication of authenticity. Most real Limoges pieces will have a dull patina. Objects with a glossy or shiny finish are most likely reproductions. Shop a range of Limoges pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Limoges worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some Limoges is worth something. Authentic Limoges porcelain tableware, vases and objets d’art continue to be popular with collectors and design lovers worldwide, and prices for pieces vary based on their age, style, type, condition and other factors. Sets of dinnerware and decorative objects from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are often worth more as their age makes them rarer. To find out how much a particular piece may be worth, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Limoges porcelain wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges is a type of decorated porcelain. Authentic Limoges items will have the phrase “Peint Main” or “Peint a la main” hand-painted on the bottom, which means it was painted by hand. You can also look for the Limoges France insignia. Shop a collection of vetted Limoges china from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To identify your Limoges pattern, conduct research using trusted online resources. More than two dozen makers produced Limoges china, and they all used different hallmarks to identify their pieces. You can use the mark on your china to determine the maker. Once you know who crafted your china, examine the details of the pattern carefully and then compare them to images online to learn the pattern. If you need assistance with the identification process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of Limoges china on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Limoges china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify Limoges china. There are certain marks that should be present on the bottom of the pieces as well as the keepsake boxes. Look for an official mark from the French government, a studio or manufacturer’s mark and the artist’s name. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Limoges has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges porcelain is made of kaolin, feldspar and quartz, making it the finest hard-paste porcelain in the world. It is the addition of kaolin that makes the porcelain so sought-after and also gives it the distinction of being bone china. Shop a collection of Limoges china from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges is an area in France known for its production of fine porcelain and china. Limoges china was first produced in the 1700s and modeled after Chinese fine, white porcelain. Due to its proximity to kaolin, the key ingredient in porcelain, Limoges is still home to several porcelain factories. Find a variety of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
- Is Limoges china worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Yes, some Limoges china is worth something. Some pieces are valuable because they are favorites among collectors. Examples include full sets in popular patterns like Chine Petit Panier Chinois and certain limited edition shaving mugs. Generally, the maker, age, style, type and condition will all play a role in determining how much a particular piece is worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can provide you with an estimated value for your china. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Limoges china.
- Is Limoges china bone china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Limoges china is very similar to bone china, but it was not until the late 1700s that the ingredient kaolin, which is integral to bone china, was discovered near Limoges. Therefore, Limoges china made before this point is not truly bone china. Shop an array of authentic Limoges china on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Limoges France porcelain is valuable depends on a number of factors, including the condition of the piece in question. Limoges porcelain has withstood the test of time for centuries. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Generally, collectors are willing to pay more for Limoges porcelain objects that feature a high level of hand-painted detail. Pieces with machine-transferred decorations are typically less valuable. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with determining how much Limoges pieces are worth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Limoges porcelain.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the first steps to authenticating your Limoges porcelain is to check the bottom of the piece for the maker’s mark or signature. If you spot the ‘Limoges’ mark, this is a good sign. Shop a collection of properly vetted Limoges porcelain from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.