Antique William Guérin Limoges Pale Blue Forget‑Me‑Not Trinket Box W/Stand

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This charming Limoges porcelain box features a soft, misty pale‑blue ground encircling the domed lid, embellished with hand‑painted sprays of … Read more This charming Limoges porcelain box features a soft, misty pale‑blue ground encircling the domed lid, embellished with hand‑painted sprays of blue forget‑me‑nots and subtle green foliage.
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Attributed to William Guérin & Co., Limoges, France, whose workshop operated from the late 19th to early 20th century, the piece reflects the refined French taste for romantic floral vanity wares of the Belle Époque era.
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-Rounded trinket box with matching lid, likely hard‑paste Limoges porcelain with a smooth glazed finish.
​-Hand‑painted floral motif in shades of cornflower and sky‑blue, suggestive of forget‑me‑nots, with soft, impressionistic brushwork typical of Guérin‑decorated wares.
​-Presented on a scrolling black stand that highlights the gentle color palette and makes the box display‑ready for a vanity, nightstand, or etagere
-Maker: William Guérin & Co., Limoges, France (WG & Co. / Wm Guérin marks used circa 1891–1932).
​-Origin: Limoges, France, a region renowned for fine white porcelain blanks and hand‑decorated export wares.

Lovely gift for a Limoges collector, Francophile, or anyone who loves romantic florals and soft pastel décor. See less