Author Topic: Another head scratcher ~ Limoges?  (Read 1213 times)

hemster922

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Another head scratcher ~ Limoges?
« on: May 30, 2013, 09:22:31 pm »
My Mother had this hanging in the "rose room" at her bed & breakfast. She says it was my Grandmothers.
Its small [approx. 6 x 6] but over an inch thick. [and heavy for its size]
No markings.
??





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Re: Another head scratcher ~ Limoges?
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2013, 10:46:04 am »
Is anything on top of the miniature painting ?? Or is the oval piece attached to a backing ??

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Re: Another head scratcher ~ Limoges?
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2013, 11:59:06 am »
Looks to be what is called a portrait Cameo. From photos does appear to be Limoges , Get a hands on if you can  :D

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Re: Another head scratcher ~ Limoges?
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2013, 12:19:08 am »
I thought so Wendy Thanks! And I read that some early Limoges went unmarked, just been soooo curious!
It's been in my possession for over 15 years.

Mart ~ The portrait is covered by a bubble of glass and fixed in the center of the velvet fabric.
It has one small chip on the bottom left hand corner, other than that its just filthy.