Three Perfumes in a Maroon Basket Porcelain Limoges Box
Three perfume bottles rest together in a maroon basket on this porcelain piece, as if gathered from a dressing table for a weekend away. It is a hand-painted Limoges box, shaped and painted in Limoges, France.
A Basket of Scents
Perfume has been bound up with French life since the court of Versailles, and grouping three bottles in a basket gives this design a sense of abundance. The maroon of the basket sets off the bottles, with each element painted by hand.
Vanity Companions
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
- Joins double perfume, atomizer and powder box pieces
- Fits a perfume, vanity or French boudoir collection
On the Dressing Table
A mirrored tray, a marble-topped dresser or a glass shelf in a walk-in closet all make good homes for it. It is a lovely present for someone who keeps a rotating collection of fragrances, a perfumer, or a bride assembling her trousseau. Mothers and daughters who share a love of scent sometimes give a piece like this to mark a milestone birthday. The rich maroon also blends well with jewel-toned rooms and antique wood furniture, which makes it easy to place.