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DetailsLimoges Trinket Box
San Francisco
Lombardy Street
City Scenes
Size ~ Height, 2;” Width 1 3/4;” Depth, 2\"
EXCELLENT CONDITION
A fun and fabulous hand painted portrayal of San Francisco reminiscent of artist Wayne Thiebaud with touches of the painter David Hockney, this fabulous Limoges box from Rochard displays a bird’s eye tour of the city. Among the enchanting sights you will find the eight hairpin turns that climb a steep one block section of homes along Lombardy Street, a glimpse of the trolley, the monumental presence of the Golden Gate bridge and an early morning view of the city’s engaging skyline.
In excellent condition, the box shows no chips, cracks or repairs. Sight variation in metal trim lines on top and bottom of box mirror shape of each section. Superior craftsmanship, rarified style, intricate details and ornate metalwork and clasp.
Signed Rochard, Limoges France, Hand Painted and N.A., the artist’s initials
HISTORY OF LIMOGES TRINKET BOXES
Limoges trinket boxes originated in the mid-18th century following an edict by Louis XVI giving porcelain manufacturers in Limoges exclusive title to create high-quality wares for the royal family. Originally designed to hold needles, a rarity, the earliest boxes were rectangular. New shapes emerged to safeguard new contents, leading to smaller boxes for thimbles, beauty patches (cosmetic moles), powder and, eventually, popular containers for snuff.
Created by countless manufacturers and still often decorated by independent studios or artists, the contemporary Limoges trinket box has evolved to a highly specialized production that in most cases remains a labor-intensive process. No longer so much an item of everyday use, the boxes are avidly collected as art by enthusiasts worldwide.
