Authentic Limoges France French Garden Wheelbarrow Hinged Trinket Box Peint Main

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FRENCH LIMOGES TRINKET/PILL BOX "Garden Wheelbarrow" "Beautiful little wheelbarrow is overflowing with fresh vegetables! You can clearly see asparagus, carrots, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli and mushrooms. Body of the cart is an orangey tan. It has a shiny chrome like wheel and a wooden frame. Look inside of box and find a carrot painted." A must have for the Limoges trinket box collector enthusiast! A great gift for someone special or for yourself! 24k 14k Hungary figurine rochard chamart artoria basket christmas point bonbon festival Halcyon days herend collectable gift jewelry snuff herend pill ring pient mann point flower romance love romantic apples pears Hanukkah thanks valentine candy bouquet flowers candies sweet chocolates valentines day lovers love bouquet compact titlist pga palm springs cap shirt clubs driver putter game pro shop shoes woods bag cart parade lemon citrus rochard picnic BBQ summer This authentic Limoges trinket/pill box is made and hand painted in Limoges France. Made of fine porcelain. It is in excellent / like new condition. Box has a brass hinge and a detailed " Watering Can with Garden Tools " clasp that shuts tight. Inside of box reads: Limoges France Peint Main Artist Initials: MJ Measures: 3" x 1 3/4" Giving as a gift? Gift box available. Just ask. I can also gift wrap and ship to the recipient with a note from you, at no extra cost. peint puppies puppy sheep eggs rabbits bunny bunnies rainbow races sports hinged halcyon days enamel miniatures chicks hunt hop alice garden wonderland vegetables fruits vegan celery salad chiquita vegetables monkey foster bananas food pasta sauce meatballs stir fry wheel barrel _______________________________________________________________ This item is in excellent as new condition and would make a welcome addition to to any collection. Would also make a unique Birthday or Special Occasion Gift. As always, you pick the shipping method and cost. Check out my other great pieces. I gladly combine shipping on items ending same day. __________________________________________________________________ Limoges Insignia, Marks & Backstamps: The authenticity of the Limoges box is in its backstamp markings. The backstamps is normally found at the base or inside the Limoges box. Limoge artisans use various techniques in marking their Limoges creations. Some inscribe the Limoges by hand at the base or inside, where space allows. O thers, use a form stamp which is applied to the Limoges under the glaze. The designation " Limoges, France " on the backstamp is the guarantee of the origin of manufacture. The words " Peint Main " indicate that the Limoges box is painted by hand. Some artists include their initials or name in the markings. If the Limoges box is created in a limited edition, the number will also be included in the backstamp. To the modern collector, Limoges boxes are en joyed as beautiful ob jects of exquisite craftsmanship. O riginally, however, they were used as snuffboxes, and considered almost an integral part of one 's wardrobe, to be carried in one 's pocket like a fancy cigarette case. When snuff-taking lost its popularity, the boxes lost their original purpose. In the early twentieth century, they were commonly used as pillboxes. They may still be used for such purposes. Today, Limoges boxes are cherished by collectors for their fabulous detail, creative designs and sophistication. The artistry of Limoges boxes evoke the same kind of popular interest today as when they were first created in the 1 700s. These beautiful art boxes are created in wonderful shapes and colors like beautiful rare music boxes, classical, detailed animals, art, baby, birds, beach, books, casino, dance, fashion, food, games, garden, home furniture, music, patriotic, perfume, portraits, sea treasures, sports, tea time, travel, fruits, vegetables, etc. and are also made for different occasions such as Birthday, Wedding, Christmas, Chanukah, Easter, New Years, H alloween, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, V... read more

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