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Vintage Limoges France ROCHARD Hand Painted Small Trinket Box Travel Suitcase

  • $ 117.77


Description: A beautiful small hand painted porcelain trinket box from Limoges France. The box, which is in the shape of travel suitcase, has a hinged lid with the hinge equipped with a flattened center to serve as a stopper for the box's lid when opened. The suitcase has two brown straps and travel stickers with names of places such as New York, USA, and Paris. The box has four round brass feet and a brass swinging handle. It is colored in an off-white color and has a thumb piece in the form of a padlock with a heart in its center. This is a very interesting box with a hinged lid. Both top and bottom of the box are fitted with brass tops at the edges and a hinge on the back and a locking thumb piece attached to the front of the top portion. The inside of the box is white in color with the bottom half having marking indicating that the piece is hand painted and made in Limoges by Rochard all written in beautiful black cursive calligraphy. The top half of the inside has a drawing of what we believe is a necktie colored in orange. This is a very nice piece from Limoges France to add to your collection of small trinket boxes. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.

Date: Uncertain, but most likely sometime in the 1970s or 1980s, possibly earlier.

Origin: Made in Limoges France.

Size: The box is ~2 1/2" by ~1 1/2" by 3/4" and weighs almost 2 ounces.

Maker: Rochard of Limoges France.

Marks: Marked on the bottom of the inside of the box in beautiful black cursive calligraphy "Paint Main Limoges France Rochard" under glaze.

Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A beautiful vintage piece which would make a great addition to any collection or can be used as a great gift. Condition: The box is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, repairs or crazing. The box is clean and the hinge is intact. A nice piece to add to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of this box.

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