October 17th, 2008 | 
Author: Miniature Porcelain
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 DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE FLORAL ARRANGEMENT  US $21.95
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 DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES 8 PIECE PORCELAIN TEA SET US $5.24
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 112scale dressed Victorian porcelain dollshouse 55 lady doll with doll stand US $2.75
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 REUTTER PORCELAIN Germany Miniature Blue Windmill Vase Flowers US $9.99
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 Briar Rose Sugarcraft Clay Metal Cutter Dolls House US $6.30
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 Waterlily Sugarcraft Clay Metal Cutter Dolls House T2 US $6.30
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 Dollhouse Miniature Porcelain Tea Set 9 Pieces US $4.50
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 American Girl Sized Lot Christmas and Holiday Tea Sets US $24.99
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 Antique miniature porcelain tub US $7.99
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 antique miniature couch porcelain US $10.00
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 Miniature Dollhouse Doll Laura US $150.00
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 Vintage Antique Miniature Bisque Porcelain China Doll Germany Dolls House US $6.64
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 NEW MINIATURE DOLLHOUSE PORCELAIN PITCHER SAUCER WITH FLOWERS US $.99
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 MINIATURE DOLLHOUSE PORCELAIN PLATTER W BLUE WILLOW LIKE WINDMILL DESIGN US $.99
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Why Now is the Best Time to Collect French Limoges Boxes
Limoges boxes are the symbol of French artistry and elegance at a miniature level. These fine white porcelain boxes with their magnificent hand-painting and metal work have long been sought after by collectors worldwide.
The history of Limoges boxes goes back to the time of Louis XVI, when the king's finance minister, by a Royal edict, appointed the city of Limoges to be the exclusive producer of Royal Porcelain for the Kingdom of France. It is said that the first patron of porcelain boxes was the Marquis of Pompadour who presented his Lady's companions each with a gift of a Limoges box. Such presents were offered as long, narrow boxes to hold the ladies' expensive needles, shapes to hold thimbles or embroidery scissors or round Limoges boxes to hold a ring, powder or snuff. Ladies and gentlemen of that era also used small Limoges boxes to exchange love notes!
Collecting Limoges boxes became the symbol of the highest distinction and fashion when Napoleon's wife, Empress Josephine, showed great interest and began a collection of her own. Soon, Limoges boxes were sought after and collected by royalties all over Europe.
Today, Limoges boxes are made in numerous styles and shapes and are cherished and collected worldwide. Each box can symbolize and celebrate special and memorable times or events of our lives such as Birthdays, New Baby, Christmas and other holidays, Graduation, beloved animals, etc. There is a Limoges box made for any and all occasions or subjects!
Collecting Limoges boxes became even more popular in the 80s and 90s. With that great popularity, many artists in Limoges could not keep up with the demand and had to utilize the help of students and less experienced painters to do some pieces. As a result, some Limoges boxes made in that era are of lesser quality than those painted by the master artists.
One may think that the economic state of our times would have had a negative effect on the quality or availability of these time-honored collectibles. However, happily, the reverse is true. In the past few years, due to the financial hardships experienced worldwide, many of the artists have had to downsize and some have even closed shop. The only ones remaining are those whose work has stood the test of time. As a result, many of the Limoges boxes produced today are of much higher quality and painted by artists whose level of artistry surpasses those of the previous decades.
One great example of such level of superior artistry is the collection offered by Beauchamp Limoges. Beauchamp Limoges produces the highest quality Limoges boxes and commissions the very best and most talented artisans in the Limoges region. The company offers a wide selection of styles of Limoges boxes for every occasion and taste. The Beauchamp Limoges Collection is offered by LimogesBoxCollector.com, its exclusive US distributor and retailer.
Collectors who value quality and excellence can find a very large selection of Limoges boxes in numerous styles at www.LimogesBoxCollector.com offered at the most competitive prices. New and original designs by Beauchamp Limoges are continually added to enhance any collection.
About the Author
www.LimogesBoxCollector.com is one of the largest direct importers of French Limoges boxes in the US. To view an extensive selection of Limoges boxes, including numerous exclusive pieces, please visit www.LimogesBoxCollector.com.
Seen Any Interesting Grave Markers?
I can think of two examples:
One seems to be 3x5 oval top unmarked white marble with
bronze disk at upper center. If coin size metal is thumbed aside on its hidden pivot one peers down bored hole to gaze upon painted porcelain miniature. Shows young boy wearing
buckskin clothing standing outside low narrow log cabin with sod roof. No name or date is evident.
Second is a square block of black granite containing twelve
names and the mine they last worked after a deep collapse prevented their recovery for seperate burials.
I love walking in graveyards and checking out the markers.
i am in Hungary right now and sometimes go to the graveyard to visit my husbands mom and dad.
There are some very old and Gothic graves here, they are so interesting.
there is one grave in a small village we were visiting that drew my attention.It was of a small girl who died around age 6 or so. She died in the 1930's. her parents had a beautiful statue of her playing with her dog. it made me cry so I bought her some flowers. Her dad was a doctor so makes me wonder what she died of.
There is another marker on the side of the road on our way to one of the lakes here. It is a huge guitar, the guy must of been a rocker.
Other graves are covered in moss and falling apart, those ones are a bit scary.
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