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Authentic French Porcelain Christmas Ball Ornament Limoges Box - Hand-Painted \"Peint Main\" - Wreath Clasp & Chain
Available for purchase is a truly magnificent piece of luxury seasonal art: an authentic French porcelain hinged Christmas bulb ornament trinket box, hand-crafted in the historic Limoges region of France.
This elegant collector\'s item features an exquisite spherical design hand-detailed with vibrant holiday iconography, including wrapped gift boxes, a burning festive candle, pine boughs, holly leaves, and cascading red and gold ribbons. It functions beautifully as a desktop cabinet display or hangs gracefully from a Christmas tree using its original integrated top brass chain loop.
Artisan Marks & Premium Metalwork:- Elite Provenance: The inner porcelain rim features the authentic, handwritten script insignia reading: \"Peint main / CB / Limoges / France\" guaranteeing the piece was entirely decorated by hand using traditional multigenerational techniques.- Custom Wreath Clasp: Fitted with fine, ornate brass metalwork mountings highlighted by an exquisite, custom-sculpted holiday wreath and bow front closure clasp.
Dimensions:- Diameter: Approximately 2 inches (standard luxury ornament proportions).
Condition Report:This investment-grade Limoges box is in pristine, flawless vintage/antique condition:- Porcelain Body: Immaculate. Absolutely no chips, structural cracks, hairline fractures, flea bites, or structural repairs to the upper or lower spheres.- Metalwork & Hinge: The brass framework is firmly anchored. The hinge operates smoothly, and the custom wreath clasp closes tightly with a secure, satisfying snap.- Paint & Gilding: The colorful hand-painted enamels and brilliant gold leaf details remain perfectly glossy, mirror-bright, and un-faded with no handling rubs.
Shipping & Handling:Fine French porcelain requires museum-grade care. The ornament will be wrapped inside soft foam insulation, encased in heavy-duty bubble wrap, and shipped suspended in dense packing peanuts inside a rigid container. Fully insured tracking is provided. Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple items from our vintage storefront!
