Up for sale is an extraordinary, investment-grade vintage French porcelain violin-shaped trinket box from the prestigious Porcelaine Limoges Castel workshop. Measuring a full 10 inches (26 cm) in length and 3.5 inches in width, this is the highly sought-after, full-sized novelty silhouette that serves as a premier centerpiece for serious Limoges enthusiasts and music collectors.
Unlike standard commercial open-stock exports that feature heavy Fragonard courting couple scenes, this elegant variant showcases a clean, minimalist central 22k gold-gilt rose bouquet motif accented by a delicate, crisp dotted-flower perimeter border tracing the curves of the body. The neck and fretboard are detailed with a repeating vertical diamond-and-leaf gilt pattern.
Exclusive Collector Provenance & Custom Hallmarks:
This piece exhibits unique characteristics straight from the historic French studio floor that elevate its rarity well beyond standard production models:
• Dual Gold Stamped Backplate: Along with the traditional Porcelaine Limoges Castel France shield crest, the back features an exclusive, stylized gold \"L & M\" monogram promotional emblem. This indicates the piece was part of a limited, custom-ordered executive or VIP commission never released to the general public.
• Authentic Master Decorator Marks: The back prominently displays the cursive \"PV\" mark (Parry & Vieille), hand-applied alongside the factory stamps.
• In-Studio Production Feature: The unpainted porcelain underside shows original, hand-brushed light-blue cobalt testing strokes from the craftsman\'s studio workbench, proving its authentic handcrafted origin.
Condition:
Immaculate, Pristine Collector-Grade Condition. There are absolutely no chips, hairline cracks, or flea bites anywhere along the delicate mating white porcelain rims. The deep, uniform glossy cobalt glaze inside both the lid and base is flawless. The 22-karat gold gilding is incredibly bright, vibrant, and shows no signs of rubbing, thinning, or age-wear.
Dimensions (Approximate):
• Length: 10 inches (26 cm)
• Width: 3.5 inches (9 cm)
• Depth: 1.5 inches (4 cm)
⚠️ COLLECTOR NOTE: The $299.00 Buy It Now option is a convenience premium for buyers wishing to secure this rare promotional piece immediately. Per rules, the instant purchase option will permanently disappear the moment the first offer is placed at the $165.00 sale starting line.
This item will be meticulously double-boxed and heavily padded with premium bubble wrap to ensure museum-safe transit. Review all photos closely as they serve as part of the description. Ships from a clean, smoke-free home

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