Beautifully made by Limoges in France, this early 1970's white porcelain trinket box, with a design of violet bouquets, will safely hold your small jewelry. It is a lovely display container that you would be proud to have on your dresser or vanity. On top there is an array of purple Spring violets with green leaves and stems. Smaller bunches of violets surround the outside. A thin gold rim decorates the removable top. The Limoges logo of LEC Limoges France is stamped on the outside bottom.
The height, with the lid in place, is 1 and 3/4 inches. Overall the width is 3 and 3/4 inches. When it is in place the removable lid is secure and does not slide off.
As you can see, there is no damage anywhere. The gold rim around the lid remains shiny. There are no scratches, chips, cracks or issues to report. The inside is likewise clean.
It is in Excellent Vintage Condition.
This is a glazed shiny porcelain, which reflects the light.
A bit of Limoges history excerpted from a documentary done for the BBC "From decorative boxes to exquisite dinnerware, Limoges porcelain remains a world-class standard for craftsmanship. In 1768, a chemist’s wife in St. Yrieixin, a commune just outside of Limoges in southwest-central France, made a thrilling discovery: A soft white substance in the soil. At first, the story goes, the woman thought the substance could be used to wash and bleach linen, but it turned out she had stumbled upon “white gold.” The substance was kaolin, a rare and precious white clay that is a key ingredient in crafting fine porcelain. That discovery set Limoges on a path towards becoming a center for some of the most beautiful and coveted porcelain in the world. Today, Limoges is classified as a UNESCO Creative City and the ceramics industry continues to thrive. It’s a region where history and tradition inform modern design. From decorative boxes to exquisite dinnerware to elegant kitchen sinks, Limoges porcelain remains a world-class standard for craftsmanship. The first porcelain with the Limoges mark was produced in 1771. Limoges had all the essential natural ingredients needed to create world-class porcelain—kaolin, feldspar and quartz—but, just as importantly, the region had a vibrant history of craftsmanship that dated back nearly a millennium. In the 12th century, Limoges was the most famous European center of vitreous enamel production, known as Opus de Limogia or Labor Limogiae. Limoges also produced faience earthenware, or fine in-glazed pottery. The heritage of ceramics and decoration was deeply woven into the fabric of the city. Centuries later, Limoges porcelain continues to signal luxury and refinement. Limoges objects and dinnerware collections are commissioned by presidents and royalty and passed down through generations in families, but the industry continues to push creative boundaries that maintain porcelain’s relevance."
This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Bradenton, FL.
