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The June 2023 Auctions: Day 1

Thu, Jun 29, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 294

Limoges (France) Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature Boxes, H 2'' W 3'' 5 pcs

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
Group of five Limoges porcelain boxes with hand painted floral and bird motifs. Boxes range in size from 1" to 3.2" tall and 1.5" to 3.5" wide. Detailed clasps include birds, padlocks, and a Rococo shell. The two trunk style boxes have miniature glass scent bottles inside. The small trunk has two green bottles marked SGD 20 and 14 respectively, and the larger trunk box has three amethystine glass bottles marked SGD 7, 26, and 27 respectively. The largest box has a blue crossed arrow mark and is stamped in fired gold "Made in France expressly for Marshall Field Company Chicago" Measuring approximately 2" tall with a 3.5" width. Provenance: From the Estate of Leon Zielinski.

Condition

Excellent condition. Lot includes 6 boxes. One not pictured but similar to box on far left with bottles inside. jw | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.