Four lovely Limoges snuff boxes including two egg shaped boxes. The first in two parts with pink roses, verso marked "Chamart, France, Limoges". These measure apprx 2-1/4". The second box features a beaded gold rim and flower clasp at center. These are painted with pink and yellow flowers, red buds and green and gold leaves. The verso is marked "Limoges France Porcelain decoree a la main Paris-Style". Measures apprx 2-1/2". The third is a round pink box with gold beaded rim and flower clasp. This snuff box is verso marked "Limoges France porcelaine decoree a la main Paris-Style" and measures apprx 2" in diameter. The fourth box is a pale yellow with flowers. Box also features a decorative gold rim and flower clasp. Verso marked "Rochaard studio Collection rehoussse Main Limoges France 41/250". Measures apprx 3".
Creativity was enhanced to make tableware articles such as plates, platters and pitchers as well as fancy objects like bonbonieres, vases, etc. Among these the snuff box, Tabatiere in French, became an immediate success. A century earlier a diplomat called Nicot introduced tobacco in France. During that time one did not smoke tobacco, it was snuffed instead. The snuff was wrapped in small linen bags and placed in leather pouches or silver, gold, wooden and ivory boxes. All of these materials were difficult to decorate or very expensive. Porcelain rapidly gained its place among these materials and soon thousands of different shapes of Tabatieres were made of porcelain. The parts of the box were assembled with a setting made of brass. Gold or silver latches were used to complement the setting.
150/250 Sold $293.25
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