It cannot be duplicated nor found anywhere on earth other than Limoges, France. Limoges Caribbean collection. Limoges Sports Players collection. The Limoges clay, when fired, produces the fine white porcelain known as Limoges. The factories in Limoges started producing these boxes in the mid-eighteenth century.
Legend has it that the marquis of Pompadour was the very first patron of the porcelain box.
They were purchased as gifts for his lady friends. Limoges Fruits and Shells collection. Limoges French Market collection. Throughout their early history, the boxes had a variety of uses. Long, narrow ones were containers for scarce and expensive sewing needles.