Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Perfume Casket with Glass Flacon
Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Perfume Casket with Glass Flacon
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A charming and finely executed French Limoges porcelain perfume casket, richly hand-painted with a delicate floral arrangement of blue blossoms set amidst flowing greenery. The lid features a soft, painterly composition framed by a gilt border and cobalt blue band adorned with stylized gilt ornamentation.
The body is rendered in a vibrant yellow enamel ground, contrasted with white porcelain and finished with elegant gilt detailing throughout. The hinged ormolu-style mount is decorated with a romantic heart-and-bow clasp motif, adding a distinctly French neoclassical touch.
Opening to reveal its original fitted interior, the casket houses a beautifully shaped clear glass perfume flacon with a gilt stopper. The interior is finished in a warm gilded tone, enhancing the richness and presentation of the piece.
The underside bears a Limoges France “Peint Main” (hand-painted) mark, confirming its artisanal production and origin in one of France’s most celebrated porcelain centers.
Era:
Late 20th Century (circa 1970s–1990s), in the 18th Century French Revival style
History:
Limoges, France has been synonymous with fine porcelain production since the late 18th century. In the 20th century, Limoges ateliers produced exquisite hand-painted decorative objects inspired by earlier French luxury goods, including miniature caskets and perfume boxes.
These pieces were often created for export and collectible markets, prized for their craftsmanship, detailed hand decoration, and nod to historical French decorative arts traditions—particularly the romanticism of Louis XVI-era vanity objects.
Perfume caskets such as this evoke the refined ritual of the dressing table, where scent, beauty, and presentation were integral to daily life.
Provenance:
Limoges, France, acquired through the European antiques trade.
Materials:
Porcelain (hand-painted and gilt), gilt metal mounts, glass perfume bottle with gilt stopper
Dimensions:
(Not provided)
Disclaimers:
Light wear consistent with age, including minor rubbing to gilt details. Interior flacon appears intact; stopper present. No major chips or cracks observed.
Additional Description:
A charming and finely executed French Limoges porcelain perfume casket, richly hand-painted with a delicate floral arrangement of blue blossoms set amidst flowing greenery. The lid features a soft, painterly composition framed by a gilt border and cobalt blue band adorned with stylized gilt ornamentation.
The body is rendered in a vibrant yellow enamel ground, contrasted with white porcelain and finished with elegant gilt detailing throughout. The hinged ormolu-style mount is decorated with a romantic heart-and-bow clasp motif, adding a distinctly French neoclassical touch.
Opening to reveal its original fitted interior, the casket houses a beautifully shaped clear glass perfume flacon with a gilt stopper. The interior is finished in a warm gilded tone, enhancing the richness and presentation of the piece.
The underside bears a Limoges France “Peint Main” (hand-painted) mark, confirming its artisanal production and origin in one of France’s most celebrated porcelain centers.
Era:
Late 20th Century (circa 1970s–1990s), in the 18th Century French Revival style
History:
Limoges, France has been synonymous with fine porcelain production since the late 18th century. In the 20th century, Limoges ateliers produced exquisite hand-painted decorative objects inspired by earlier French luxury goods, including miniature caskets and perfume boxes.
These pieces were often created for export and collectible markets, prized for their craftsmanship, detailed hand decoration, and nod to historical French decorative arts traditions—particularly the romanticism of Louis XVI-era vanity objects.
Perfume caskets such as this evoke the refined ritual of the dressing table, where scent, beauty, and presentation were integral to daily life.
Provenance:
Limoges, France, acquired through the European antiques trade.
Materials:
Porcelain (hand-painted and gilt), gilt metal mounts, glass perfume bottle with gilt stopper
Dimensions:
(Not provided)
Disclaimers:
Light wear consistent with age, including minor rubbing to gilt details. Interior flacon appears intact; stopper present. No major chips or cracks observed.