FREE: Limoges Gout De Ville Handpainted Porcelain Trinket Box Intricate Gold Designing One of A Kind !

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Limoges has many different shapes, colors and sizes of decorated trinket holders. The word "box" just doesn't sound romantic enough for this piece. Truly, I have never seen something as perfect as this. The shape alone is very different. It's hard to see in the photos, but it's shaped like the "diamond" card suit, turned sideways. Then it's hand painted with a deep cranberry color followed by tiny and intricate gold designing. This was done by an artist that took pride in his/her work. The lid, with this similar scene on many Limoges pieces, of the Victorian period couple, surrounded by waterfalls and greenery, along with a masterly painted background in the distance, completes this true work of art and beauty.

Measuring point to point, across the middle it's just under 6". Top to bottom, point to point is 4". My research tells me the mark on the bottom showing "Gout De Ville" was used between 1930 and 1950. For something that is more than 70 years old, this piece is perfection. It belonged to the mother of a good friend. I was told it sat on her dresser , and the housekeeper wiped it every Wednesday. Whether her mother actually used it, there's no way to know. But, it was a permanent piece in her bedroom.

It looks perfect. There are no cracks, no crazing (cracks in the glaze), no repairs. Treat yourself, or show someone you love her....very much!

Free shipping to your Listia verified address. This would make one gorgeous Christmas gift! The holidays are coming!