Originally a practical item for, among other uses, the storage of snuff, Limoges boxes have evolved over their 200-plus year history into decorative works of art cherished by collectors around the world. A collector new to the hobby would do well to make a Limoges book one of his first purchases. Limoges boxes enter the United States through various importing companies, some of whom have their own manufacturing facilities in Limoges, France. Every Limoges box is a hand crafted work of art.
Small imperfections are natural and are part of their charm and uniqueness.
Each photograph shown is a representative sample of a box. The colors and brush strokes will vary with each individual piece, sometimes significantly. This may be exaggerated by the differences in color on different computer systems and monitors. Because of this, the box being sold will not match the photograph exactly. All measurements are approximated to the nearest quarter inch.