Vintage Limoges France Hand Painted Box Paris Metro Map & Scenes Signed F.R.
Description: <p> A beautiful and very interesting hand painted porcelain trinket box from Limoges France. The box is of uneven shape and has a flat profile. The top of the box shows an aerial view of Paris France with the river and the street and also shows the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame Cathedral on top of the lid. The inside shows the map of the Paris Metro with some of the better known station names. The box 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 box has a thumb piece shaped as a fleur-de-lis. This is a very interesting and colorful box with a hinged lid. Both top and bottom of the box are fitted with brass frames at the edges with a hinge on the back and a locking thumb piece attached to the front of the top portion. The exterior bottom of the box is marked with the maker's mark in black lettering under glaze. 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: Unknown, but most likely sometime in the 1970s or 1980s, possibly earlier.
Origin: Made in Limoges France.
Size: The box is ~2 7/8" by~2 3/8" at the base and is ~2 3/8" at its highest. The piece weighs about 3.5 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Marked on the bottom of the base in black lettering with the words "Limoges Imports; Paint main; Limoges France; F.R" in block calligraphy.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A beautiful and rather uncommon 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.
