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Lesme, Limoges Covered Box with Fish, 1853-1881 browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: French: Pre 1900: item # 633656 Please refer to our stock # 1623 when inquiring.
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| This is just a fabulous antique French porcelain toiletry box in a charming sea life motif. Made by Jules Lesme from Limoges, France, between 1853-1881. In 1853 he received a patent for the art of lead oxide enamelling on porcelain. He is the only known ceramist to have produced rustic porcelain ware. This box would have been for storage of a toothbrush or other type of toilet articles. It has a wonderful fish atop the box sitting amidst seaweed. The fish has the shape and features of a mythical dolphin, but in lively colors. The seaweed is aqua, the other decoration is green. All decoration is hand painted. It bears the Lesme mark, which wouldn't show up in the photograph, but resembles an English registry mark. There is minimal wear, only consistent with age. There is one little spot of missing enamel on a seaweed frond on the top. The box measures 9" by 3.5" by 3.5". | ||||||||
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