La Gloriette Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Cherries Trinket Box

Make:  La Gloriette (Limoges, France)

Model: Cherries

Age: Late 20th Century

Construction:  Porcelain, Bronze

Dimensions:  2 3/4" Tall x 1 7/8" Diameter

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

Details:  Classic Limoges porcelain trinket box in the shape of a cluster of black cherries, complete with stems and leaves. The box opens at the bottom, forming a darker green shallow cap at the base.  A tiny perfect ladybug is painted on the bottom. The bronze frame is clasped with a bee. The interior is glazed white porcelain. The interior bottom of the box is signed in cursive "Peint Main Limoges France" above the La Gloriette logo of an open dormer window.  Small slip of paper inside notes "March 9, 1995".