Antique Coiffe Fish Box in White Porcelain with Silver French Terrine from Limoges, 1890s

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Antique Coiffe Limoges Fish Box White Porcelain with Silver French Terrine from circa 1891-1914. A beautiful and rare antique French … Read more Antique Coiffe Limoges Fish Box White Porcelain with Silver French Terrine from circa 1891-1914. A beautiful and rare antique French porcelain fish box (pâté pot or sauce boat) by the renowned manufacturer L. Coiffe et Cie of Limoges, France. This unique, three-dimensional piece dates from the Belle Époque (circa 1891–1914). The fish is elegantly detailed with a removable lid, where the dorsal fin serves as a handle. The scales and fins are subtly accented with a lustrous silver/platinum glaze. On the bottom is the authentic green factory stamp (the seven-pointed star with ‘France’ and ‘Limoges’). Condition of the object: In beautiful, antique condition. See the photos for exact details of the silver glaze and the porcelain. The fish box is 21 cm long, 7.7 cm high, and 6 cm wide. See less