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A sweet kitten snuggling up for an afternoon nap. Handcrafted from fine Limoges porcelain, this decorative box portrays all the details of a cuddly cat. The piece is finished on the inside with a painting of a ball of yarn, waiting for the kitten to play with. A mouse-shaped clasp completes the box. This collectible is the purr-fect gift for your favorite cat lover. Made in France.
The cat sleeping on a flowery box is one of our most beautiful Limoges porcelain boxes. It is charming and chic. The box itself is small and round, about 1.5" deep, large enough to store jewelry or other treasures. The box has been painted a creamy white and decorated with garlands of sweep pink posies with pale green leaves. The blossoms are strung together with brown twigs in a typical Limoges porcelain pattern. On top of the box is curled a cute Siamese cat. Her bewitching face stares out at you curiously. She is very petite with green eyes and pink nose and ears. She is surrounded by a garland of sweet pink posies which circles the lid of the box.
On the bottom of the piece you will find the artist's initials; the Limoges, France hallmark; and the words peint main, which means hand-painted in French. The top lifts up to reveal a small storage space. A magnificent collectible to display, you can tuck away small treasures inside the box, such as a child's lock of hair, a dried flower from a special occasion, or an important piece of jewelry. Treat yourself or gift this brilliant item to someone special.
About Limoges Porcelain: Created from kaolin, a brilliant white clay discovered in the 1700s near Limoges, France, this region of southern France has been a center of spectacular porcelain craftsmanship ever since. Beloved by many collectors, in the 18th century, the royal family of France even financed and supported some Limoges porcelain manufacturers. You can even find fine Limoges porcelain pieces in major museums around the world.
These Limoges porcelain pieces are made according to the techniques of the 18th century. Each piece is an extremely precious and collectible piece of art since each one is entirely Handcrafted by highly skilled artisans. Each step in the process requires the utmost attention-to-detail and precision in handling. The process to create a Limoges porcelain piece starts with the preparation of the hard paste, then the porcelain is double glazed and fired, next the piece is hand painted and decorated with the finest materials, which can include 18K gold paint, then the piece is refired to seal the various colors, and finally hinged mountings and clasps are applied by hand. The end result is that a Limoges porcelain piece is a magnificent, unique, and complete piece of art.
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Maximize the life and brilliance of your jewelry with proper care and storage techniques to combat exposure to everyday elements. A little TLC will keep your jewelry beautiful for many years.
Everyday Care:
Maintenance Care:
Storage Guidelines:
Cleaning Your Jewelry: Jewelry is prone to getting dirty, dusty, smudged, dull, dingy and grimy from everyday wear. Lotions, soaps, cosmetics and even your natural skin oils and the air can oxidize or discolor mountings and create a film on gemstones or behind ring settings, thereby masking their brilliance. Simply clean your jewelry regularly and it will look as good as new. The frequency and method of cleaning you use depends on the jewelry piece and how often you wear it. Periodic professional cleaning is a good idea. In the interim, however, you can clean many of your jewelry pieces at home with a few simple, inexpensive methods.
Bath Method: Fill a small bowl with warm water and mild household liquid detergent, creating suds. Brush the jewelry with a soft brush, such as an old toothbrush or an eyebrow brush, creating a lather. Try to brush under the stones and in between prongs. Using a metal or plastic strainer, rinse off the pieces with warm water. Make sure the sink has a stopper in place. Pat the items dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Cold Soak Methods:
Quick Dip Method: Use a brand-name jewelry cleaner made for the kinds of stones and metals in your jewelry. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not touch clean stones with your fingers. Please use commercial cleaners with caution; they may be no more effective than household cleaners, but may be more convenient for you. They are generally safe for diamonds, rubies and sapphires, but be sure not to soak these items for more than a few minutes. Commercial cleaners may be harmful to some gemstones; they are not recommended for opals, pearls, corals, lapis lazulis, turquoise and emeralds, as they may damage or reduce these stones’ luster.
Ultrasonic Method: Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners are small, modern machines that quickly clean any piece of jewelry that can be soaked in a liquid. They usually have a metal cup filled with water and a cleaning agent. When the machine is on, high-frequency turbulence cleans the jewelry. Be sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings for using the machine. Also, consult a trusted professional jeweler to ensure an ultrasonic cleaner is appropriate for your pieces and to determine which one to use, as there are many different models available. Ultrasonic cleaners are typically only safe for diamonds, rubies and sapphires. They may cause damage to emeralds, opals, pearls and other colored gemstones.
Cat Sleeping on a Flowery Box Handcrafted Limoges Porcelain Decorative Box A sweet kitten snuggling up for an afternoon nap. Handcrafted from fine Limoges porcelain, this decorative box portrays all the details of a cuddly cat. The piece is finished on the inside with a painting of a ball of yarn, waiting for the kitten to play with. A mouse-shaped clasp completes the box. This collectible is the purr-fect gift for your favorite cat lover. Made in France.