Limoges France Drum Shaped Box Commemorating 200th Bastille Day Exclusif Chamart

Description: Limoges France Hand Painted Drum Shaped Box Commemorating 200 Anniversary of Bastille Day Exclusif Chamart For Your Limoges Box or French Revolution Related Collection-BastilleLimogesBox-1 Details Description: A very interesting and colorful hand painted porcelain trinket box from Limoges France. This box we believe commemorates the 200th anniversary of Bastille Day. The box, which is cylindrical, is in the shape of a drum. The box has a hinged lid with the lid being the top of the drum. The lid is decorated with several flag including the French flag. The flags are flanking a Red Phrygian or ‘Liberty’ cap on top of a staff. The cap, which is red and has the red, white a blue circle is a symbol of the French revolution. The Lid also has the dates 1789 and the date 1989, which is 200 years later. There are blue lines cress crossing along the sides of the box with red dots on top and bottom of the lines. This is a very interesting box with a hinged lid. Both top and bottom of the box are fitted with brass frames at the edges with a hinge on the back and a locking thumb piece attached to the front of the top portion. The lid has a brass ring which is hinged with a similar brass ring attached to the bottom of the box. The hinge is equipped with a small flattened spot to serve as a stopper for the box's lid when opened. The top is the colorful design of flags, French liberty cap, and what looks like cannons, drums, and possibly cannon balls over green plants all over a white background. The box has a round thumb piece which also serves as the locking mechanism for the lid. The inside of the box is white in color. The bottom of the box is marked as to origin and maker of the box. This is a very nice piece from Limoges France to add to your collection of small trinket boxes or to your collection of French revolution related items. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description. Additional Information:The dates 1789 (the Bastille was stormed on July 14, 1789) and the date 1989, which is 200 years later represents the bicentennial of Bastille Day. Based on that we believe that the box commemorates the 200 years anniversary of the fall of the infamous Bastille prison during the French revolution. Date: 1989. Origin: Made in Limoges France. Size: The box is ~2 1/8" in diameter and is ~1 1/2" tall. The box weighs about 2 ounces. Maker: Exclusif Chamart. Marks: Marked on the bottom "Paint main/ Limoges. France/Exclusif Chamart" in black lettering under glaze. Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A beautiful and commemorative vintage piece which would make a great addition to any collection or can be used as a great gift. Condition: The box is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, repairs, or crazing. The box is clean and the hinge is intact. A nice piece to add to your collection. 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Price: 67.77 USD

Location: Skippack, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-08T12:21:33.000Z

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