Antique French Petite Main (Painted by Hand) Clam Shell Pink Golden Gilt Limoges Box

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A lovely antique Limoges porcelain clam shell box with a lovely blue and golden gilt design on top and pink … Read more A lovely antique Limoges porcelain clam shell box with a lovely blue and golden gilt design on top and pink perimeter with floral gilt accents and soft pink underside. This is the most beautiful Limoges box that will be the perfect addition to your collection. (3.25 inches in length x 3 inches wide)

Limoges History: Limoges porcelain designates hard-paste porcelain produced by factories near the city of Limoges, France, beginning in the late 18th century, but does not refer to a particular manufacturer.

Limoges porcelain history began in 1771 after the discovery of kaolin clay near the French city, enabling local production of high-quality porcelain for the first time. The industry flourished throughout the 19th century, marked by numerous factories, a focus on decorative arts, and international recognition through exhibitions. Key developments included the creation of signature items like hand-painted trinket boxes and the evolution of styles to include Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences.

1771: The first porcelain with the Limoges mark was produced, capitalizing on the discovery of local kaolin clay.

19th Century: The number of porcelain factories in the region grew significantly, from 16 in 1827 to over 30 by 1850.

Mid-19th Century: Production became more focused on decorative arts, influenced by Parisian artists, and by 1851, marks were added to products to distinguish them at world exhibitions.

Early 20th Century: Limoges porcelain adapted to new artistic trends, with Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles influencing designs.

‘Limoges’ is now commonly used to describe any French porcelain made in the Limoges Region. See less