A Wise Range of Limoges Boxes

For all you owl lovers out there, www.LimogesBoxCollector.com has many lovely French porcelain owl Limoges boxes to choose from and collect.  Detailed and adorable, these trinket boxes come as single owls or owl pairs, and any of them would be a *wise* choice. 

In mythology, the Goddess Minerva is symbolized by an owl, representing wisdom.  Owls have a keen ability to see in darkness and obscurity which makes them synonymous with depth and intellect. Very often you will see owls used as the insignia of libraries, teaching facilities, and bookstores.  The Owl Limoges box above is quite a intelligent looking owl type, having a scholarly poise about him. 

Another trait that owls have is nocturnal activity, and when we describe someone who likes to stay up and do things late into the night, we call them a "night owl".   Owls have large, watchful eyes that make them seem perpetually alert and ready for action.  Night owl Limoges boxes have a lovely hand-painted night sky base, with a gorgous owl ready to light up your home, day or night!

 To view these owl Limoges boxes and others, visit www.LimogesBoxCollector.com.

Mother's Day Limoges Boxes

Mother's Day is just around the corner, Sunday, May 13.   www.LimogesBoxCollector.com has a large variety of beautiful Limoges boxes perfectly suited for this special day.  Adorable animal porcelain pieces featuring mothers and their child, are a sweet tribute to the nurturing and friendship our mothers provide.  Or, this year get your mom a beautiful bouquet that will never wilt or fade.

 

If you are sending a gift from afar on Mother's day, an envelope Limoges box contains a little notecard expressing your love.  Or, for a little taste of comfort and relaxation on this day, give mom a Limoges breakfast tray with coffee, eggs, and toast, to brighten her morning.

In addition to the magnificent detail and color go into these Limoges boxes, this one has a lovely message perfect for mom

 Breakfast Tray Limoges boxes are completed with a lovely fork clasp

Grandmothers, mothers, and mothers-in-law alike will enjoy the creativity and uniqueness of these hand-painted porcelain treasures.   Make this Mother's day one to remember forever with a Limoges box she can cherish and display for years to come.

Brand Names Limoges Boxes

Any collector of Limoges boxes knows that the most important thing to look for on these masterpieces are the markings that show their authenticity.  The decorators mark is made over the glaze once the piece is in its final stage of production.  This mark is stamped, printed, or hand-written on the piece, and it indicates how the item was decorated.  For example, "peint main" is written if the piece was hand painted, or "Rehausse main" if it was highlighted by hand.

There are many large, well-known importers of Limoges boxes that design, decorate and brand their own peices.  You always want to make your purchases directly from the producers or from authorized dealers such as www.Limogeboxcollector.com.


Manufacturers of high-quality Limoges boxes, like Beauchamp, offer a variety of shapes and styles.  Beauchamp operates in the United States, employing a select group of experienced artisans from Limoges.   They carry lovely keepsake boxes to suite every taste and interest.

Artoria Limoges boxes are a large, family owned manufacturer of porcelalin giftware in Limoges, France.  For generations, they have produced fine porcelain collectibles, and have become know for their quality and craftsmanship.  They have produced such lovely collections, including many Disney favorites.

Chanille has run their line in the United States, since the 1980s, but originally began in 1966 in Paris, France.  All of their manufacturing still takes place in Paris, as well as in Limoges.  This line constantly produces new, impressive designs and shapes such as familiar landmarks.

Rochard Limoges boxes are beautifully hand painted and come from the finest porcelain studios in France.  These trinket boxes are regarded as a cut above ordinary collectors pieces and there are so many varities in this line, that you would need many display cases to showcase any comprehensive Rochard collection.  Many of their pieces are painted with 24K gold.  

Parry et Vieille, or PV, is another manufacturer and decorater of porcelain Limoges boxes.  Painted by hand, and also by transfers, these Limoges are very rare, desirable and valuable, mainly because they are no longer in production. 

All of these brands of Limoges box collectibles are offered at www.LimogesBoxCollector.com.