Limoges Acorn Ladybug w Leaf Peint Main Trinket Pill Box

Limoge France, since 1771 Once the playthings of the wealthy, French Limoges porcelain boxes were originally designed as snuff boxes to hold tobacco. The boxes later evolved to contain love letters, rings and other precious gifts/jewelry for special occasions and holidays. But, a Limoges box is not simply a box - Limoges boxes and figurines have become enduring symbols of love, given to friends and relatives, and also passed down to children and grandchildren as lasting family mementos. Peint Main = Hand Painted Metal finish Oak leaf closure Approx 1.5” x 2.5” Shop entire Limoges assortment as seen in last image