Description
This charming Limoges porcelain box features a soft, misty pale-blue ground encircling the domed lid, embellished with hand-painted sprays of blue forget-me-nots and subtle green foliage.
Attributed to William Guerin & Co., Limoges, France, whose workshop operated from the late 19th to early 20th century, the piece reflects the refined French taste for romantic floral vanity wares of the Belle Epoque era.
-Rounded trinket box with matching lid, likely hard-paste Limoges porcelain with a smooth glazed finish.
-Hand-painted floral motif in shades of cornflower and sky-blue, suggestive of forget-me-nots, with soft, impressionistic brushwork typical of Guerin-decorated wares.
-Presented on a scrolling black stand that highlights the gentle color palette and makes the box display-ready for a vanity, nightstand, or etagere
-Maker: William Guerin & Co., Limoges, France (WG & Co. / Wm Guerin marks used circa 1891-1932).
-Origin: Limoges, France, a region renowned for fine white porcelain blanks and hand-decorated export wares.
Lovely gift for a Limoges collector, Francophile, or anyone who loves romantic florals and soft pastel decor.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Gently vintage, with age-appropriate wear consistent with an antique porcelain piece; minor surface wear to glaze and stand as expected.
Origin:
France
Creator:
Brand: Limoges, France
Materials & Techniques:
Porcelain
Details:
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Attributed to William Guerin & Co., Limoges, France, whose workshop operated from the late 19th to early 20th century, the piece reflects the refined French taste for romantic floral vanity wares of the Belle Epoque era.
-Rounded trinket box with matching lid, likely hard-paste Limoges porcelain with a smooth glazed finish.
-Hand-painted floral motif in shades of cornflower and sky-blue, suggestive of forget-me-nots, with soft, impressionistic brushwork typical of Guerin-decorated wares.
-Presented on a scrolling black stand that highlights the gentle color palette and makes the box display-ready for a vanity, nightstand, or etagere
-Maker: William Guerin & Co., Limoges, France (WG & Co. / Wm Guerin marks used circa 1891-1932).
-Origin: Limoges, France, a region renowned for fine white porcelain blanks and hand-decorated export wares.
Lovely gift for a Limoges collector, Francophile, or anyone who loves romantic florals and soft pastel decor.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Gently vintage, with age-appropriate wear consistent with an antique porcelain piece; minor surface wear to glaze and stand as expected.
Origin:
France
Creator:
Brand: Limoges, France
Materials & Techniques:
Porcelain
Details:
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Gently vintage, with age-appropriate wear consistent with an antique porcelain piece; minor surface wear to glaze and stand as expected.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
6 x 5 x 5 in
Antique William Guerin Limoges Pale Blue Forget-Me-Not Trinket Box W/Stand
Estimate $50-$140
Starting Price
$25
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Collected Interiors: Antiques, Art & Decor
Sep 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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