Limoges Tips - Are All Porcelain Limoges Boxes Hand-Painted?

Did You Know that the phrase "Peint Main" at the base of a Limoges box means that the porcelain is hand-painted?  Various colors can be applied by brush on white porcelain - the result depends on how talented and experienced the artist is.   Limoges boxes can also be decorated partially or entirely with decals (transfers).  Usually, decals are used when a famous art image is used in decorating a Limoges.  In this case, the decal is the center image and the rest of the Limoges has brush strokes of various designs to enhance the decoration.  The insignia of such a Limoges box will reflect that the Limoges is enhanced by hand or "Rehausee Main".

 
 

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Do You Collect French Limoges Boxes?

If you own 1 or more French Limoges boxes, you are considered a collector.   Limoges boxes are made in numerous themes to appeal to every taste and for every occasion.  Once you start a collection of these beautiful works of art, you will be coming back for more!

Magnificent Piano with Rose design by Beauchamp Limoges

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VIDEO with 7 Essential Tips on Buying Limoges Boxes

For those who love, appreciate and collect French Limoges boxes, authenticity and artistry matter immensely. Limoges Box collectors always look for new styles and designs. In recent times, fake trinket boxes are found everywhere so Limoges collectors have to ensure that the porcelain boxes they are purchasing are authentic and have been entirely produced in Limoges, France.

This video provides 7 Essential Tips and important factors that can help when making a decision to purchase French Limoges.