TEDDY BEAR SANTA TOY CHEST? Limoges, France Hand Painted Trinket Box

This nostalgic Limoges box represents a child's colorfully hand-painted TOY CHEST with a TOY TIGER, TEDDY BEAR SANTA, SOCCER BALL, CAR, and a BALL painted on the inside. This handsome Limoges box is artfully and colorfully hand-painted with great detailing and 24K Gold embellishments. The hand painted coloring details are spectacular! Made in Limoges, France this box is adorned with intricate metalwork and a TEDDY BEAR clasp. It is a much older VINTAGE 1970's version EXTREMELY RARE and has since been retired from production.

What an adorable gift to give! It measures 2-5/8" in height, 2" in length and 1-5/8 deep.

Thank you for looking and please take a moment to view the other items I have listed! The phrase "Peint Main"(hand-painted) or "Peint ala main" (painted by hand) is a necessary marking of any authentic hand-painted Limoges box, made in FRANCE. Artfully hand painted by premier artists using many of the same techniques that were used during their introduction in the 17th century featuring exquisite designs, superior workmanship, & ultimate attention to detail. The ornate metalwork of the Limoges box is crafted, soldered and fitted by hand. The process for making the metal band, hinge & the clasp for each Limoges box is a lengthy &complicated process.

Every time the porcelain top & bottom of the Limoges box are fired, the shape of each piece becomes varied. Therefore, the metalwork must be fitted individually to the top & bottom piece which is different from any other piece made in the same batch.

Essential attributes of an authentic Limoges box is the insignia or back stamp. Most commonly found at the base, however the piece can be signed in the interior, or on the outer surface. Limoges boxes are made by various artists & workshops & can have various styles of signatures and/or back stamps. Boxes from the same artist or workshop may have a variety of insignia styles, as each artist hand-signs their piece. They can have both the stamp of the manufacturing artist as well as hand-signed lettering or initials.

The insignia on every authentic Limoges box must include the phrase "Peint Main" or "Peint ala main" which means the Limoges box is painted by hand. The insignia can also include "Limoges France" which designates the region of manufacture.

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Size: Small
Shape: Toy Box
Handmade: Yes
Character: Teddy Bear
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Model: TOY CHEST
Department: Baby, Girls, Boys, Kids, Teens, Adults
Style: 1970s
Material: Brass, Porcelain
Theme: Christmas, Toys, Bears, Animals & Dinosaurs, Children
Original/Reproduction: Original
Pattern: Animal Print
Type: Trinket Box
Features: Hand Painted, Retired
Number in Pack: 1
Color: Multicolor
Subject: Toys
Finish: hand painted
Character Family: Teddy Bear
Collection: Christmas
Occasion: All Occasions
Brand: Limoges
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)