Boucheron Paris Porcelain Trinket Tray by Limoges, Hand-Painted, France c.1980s

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Boucheron Paris Porcelain Trinket Tray by Limoges, Hand-Painted, France c.1980s
Elevate your space with this exquisite hand-painted porcelain trinket tray, … Read more Boucheron Paris Porcelain Trinket Tray by Limoges, Hand-Painted, France c.1980s
Elevate your space with this exquisite hand-painted porcelain trinket tray, made in Limoges, France for the iconic luxury jeweler Boucheron Paris. This square vide-poche features a vibrant illustration of the Boucheron Maison at Place Vendôme, with a majestic Maharajah riding an elephant in front, framed by a rich purple serpent motif border.
The image depicts a historical event related to Boucheron, a French luxury jewelry house, and features an elephant procession in front of their boutique.
This image likely commemorates the famous elephant procession organized by Boucheron in 1928, when Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala visited Paris.
The Maharaja arrived with a large retinue and an impressive collection of jewels, which he commissioned Boucheron to reset.
This event was a significant moment in the history of both Boucheron and high-end jewelry, showcasing the opulence and global reach of luxury in the early 20th century.
The image emphasizes the grandeur of the occasion and the unique way in which Boucheron engaged with its distinguished clientele.
Hand-crafted from fine French Limoges porcelain, this decorative catchall tray is ideal for holding jewelry, cigars, rings, or keys on a vanity, dresser, or cocktail table.
Marked on the base: "Boucheron Paris, Porcelaine de Limoges, France."
A rare and collectible luxury accent piece, perfect for those who appreciate Parisian heritage, French porcelain, and timeless design from the world of high jewelry.
Maker: Porcelaine de Limoges for Boucheron
Origin: France, c.1980s
Material: Fine porcelain
Design: Hand-painted Place Vendôme with elephant and snake motif
Shape: Square tray / ashtray / vide-poche
Marking: "Boucheron Paris, Porcelaine de Limoges France"
Keywords: Boucheron Paris porcelain tray, Limoges trinket dish, French luxury catchall, Place Vendôme décor, Maharajah elephant tray, hand-painted porcelain ashtray, vintage French vide-poche, designer jewelry dish, collectible Limoges for Boucheron
Good condition.
Made in France. Circa 1980s.
Dimensions: 6.75 x 6.75 x 1.25 H inches.
Boucheron was founded in 1858 by Frederic Boucheron. Boucheron is recognized for innovative designs and craftsmanship, and was the first luxury jeweler to open a boutique on Place Vendôme in 1893. Gucci acquired the company in 2000,
About LIMOGES: Located in central France, this town is known as the cradle of the French porcelain industry.
Leading luxury porcelain brand firms from the city of Limoges, including Bernardaud, de Haviland and Deshouliéres are manufacturer for luxury brand like Hermes, Gucci, Versace among others
They have been manufacturing fine tableware for Europe's royal houses.
Indeed, porcelain production in Limoges dates back to the late eighteenth century, See less