Below
is some information about
Limoges
Boxes.
It is in 1500's China
that Marco Polo discovered porcelain and brought it home to
show his countrymen. It is only in the 18th century that a
German alchemist finally deciphered the formula for
porcelain. This magical ingrediant is Kaolinic Powder.
In 1768, in St. Yriex, near the town of Limoges, the purest
Kaolin mine was discovered. This has lead to Limoges France
being the most prominent producer of Porcelain in the world.
Painters, sculptors, and engravers embellished the
Limoges porcelain with various shapes and original patterns,
giving it a truly artistic dimension. Royalties and heads of
state chose to have their porcelain engraved and gradually
Limoges Boxes became legend. Limoges become the French
capitol of porcelain production with 80% of it being
exported. Today Limoges is the best tradition of quality.
Authentic
Limoges Boxes from France
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An authentic
Limoges
Trinket Box is made of kaolin porcelain. A stamp saying
Limoges
France will often tell if the box is authentic. In 1841 a
law was passed saying that all
Limoges
boxes must be stamped with this marking. Some
Limoges
boxes are detailed more than others, as some have more
complexity in the sculpture, and the colors which
depict the knowledge, as well as number of firings. This is
how collectors distinguish quality.
Limoges
boxes of quality are usually hand-painted and marked peint mein
(painted by hand). Porcelain Limoges boxes that are not hand painted
sometimes will be decorated by transfers. Often when purchased in the
states the supplier will include a certificate of Authenticity.
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