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Set of four Limoges Trinket Boxes

About the Item

These fanciful porcelain trinket boxes charm with soft color and hand-painted decoration. Drawing on traditions that date back to the 18th century, these compact trinket boxes are in the style of traditional Limoges porcelain. Limoges porcelain boxes emerged in the mid-18th century and were originally used to store trinkets, cosmetics, tobacco, and pills. The underside of the basket shaped Limoges box bears the mark of the esteemed Limoges company Chamart. From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer. Additional Dimensions: Basket Shaped Limoges Box: 2.25"W x 2"D x 1"H Cartouche Shaped Limoges Box: 2"W x 1.5"D x 1.25"H Ovoid Shaped Limoges Box: 2"W x 1.5"D x 1"H Heart Shaped Limoges Box: 1.75"W x 1.5"D x 1"H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    French Provincial (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CFC640A + CFC640B + CFC640C + CFC640D1stDibs: LU820039064832
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