Gold Scale Weight Porcelain Limoges Box

Think of the old brass weights that once sat beside a balance scale in an apothecary or general shop, then picture one finished in gold. This hand-painted porcelain Limoges box takes that humble measuring tool and turns it into a quietly handsome piece, made in Limoges, France.

Weighed and Found Worthy

A simple, solid outline makes this one stand apart from the busier boxes in a collection. The gold accents catch the light on a shelf, and the hand painting gives the surface a warmth that a machine finish would not. It is a good example of how Limoges painters can make an everyday object look special.

Trades of the Old Shop

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Belongs with vintage tools, trades and professions pieces
• Works well beside scale, mortar and pestle or ledger themed boxes

For Those Who Measure Twice

Pharmacists, jewelers, bakers, chemists and lawyers who keep the scales of justice in mind all have a reason to own one. It makes a thoughtful promotion or retirement present for someone whose work depends on precision. On an office bookshelf or a home study desk, it reads as a small emblem of careful work.