Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Souffle Trinket Box

Make: Limoges, France

Model:  Souffle

Age:  Late 20th Century

Construction:  Porcelain, Bronze

Dimensions:  1 1/2" Tall x 1 1/2" Diameter

Condition:  Excellent pre-owned condition. Flawless. Please see photos. 

Details:  Classic Limoges porcelain trinket box in the shape of a perfect French souffle. The box opens at the top of the souffle dish. The lower part of the box is white, with a finely speckled silver-grey texture. The lid is shaped and painted in the varying golden browns of a souffle.  The bronze frame is clasped at the front with a pair of cherries with leaves. The interior is glazed white porcelain. On the inside bottom is a hand-painted wedge of souffle.  The bottom is signed by hand "Peint Main Limoges".