Dark Blue Floral Chest Limoges Box with Gold
Shaped like a treasure chest, this dark blue porcelain box is painted with flowers and finished with gold, a jewel-toned piece for a dresser top. The blossoms and gilding were applied by hand in Limoges, France, on a Limoges box.
A Chest of Midnight Blooms
The chest shape suggests hidden riches, and the dark blue ground with flowers and gold makes it look the part. Deep blue lets the floral painting stand out, while the gold adds a formal finish. Hand painting means each chest has slight differences in its flowers and gilding.
The Jewel Box Shelf
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
- Pairs with cobalt, sapphire and gold pieces in a formal grouping
- Fits a chest, trunk or blue floral collection
Treasures Worth Giving
A chest is a natural symbol for a treasured relationship, which makes this a fine choice for a fortieth or forty-fifth anniversary, a wedding, or a mother of the bride. It also suits a milestone birthday or a retirement after a long career.
Gilt Added by Steady Hands
Many Limoges boxes are painted by hand after the white porcelain is fired, and their metal mounts are fitted by hand as well. Display this chest on a vanity, a china cabinet shelf or a bedroom dresser, where the gold can catch lamplight in the evening.