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iSplendor only sells authentic French porcelain Limoges boxes that are handmade and handpainted, and imported directly from Limoges, France.

Following a Tradition of Quality & Excellence , the creation of Limoges Porcelain is a laborious and time consuming process involving multiple firings and glazing. The final firing at a temperature of 1400C is unique to Limoges, giving them a very fine pure and strong white finish. The Painting of the Limoges boxes is a cottage industry often accomplished by young French women, experts at the fine brush strokes required for such detailed work. After painting, there are more firings after which the metal mountings are meticulously fitted to the finished box. The entire work process is made by hand, so small variations are the norm, thus making each piece really unique. Each model is made in very limited numbers, & signed by the Artists or the Atelier, which make them very rare & collectable.

The history of Limoges Porcelain started in the mid-1750 when, Jacques Turgot, Finance Minister of King Louis XVI helped the city of Limoges with a Royal edict giving the exclusive title to produce Royal Porcelain for the Kingdom of France. Legend has it that the very first patron of the porcelain boxes was the Marquis of Pompadour, who ordered them as gifts for his Lady's friends. Long, narrow ones were containers for scarce and expensive needles. Appropriately shaped boxes held thimbles and embroidery scissors. Round Flat Limoges boxes were used as powder box, or snuff box. But the most interesting use for these lovely objects was as message containers, and many Romantic Rendez-Vous were arranged through them. 

Today, Limoges boxes are collected all over the World, but more than just a Collectible, each porcelain Limoges box carries a very personal meaningful message. They symbolize important positive moments in our life: Love, Passion, Celebration, Holidays... a Limoges box will give the joy of the most important days of our life, and a way to remember it for ever. 

From a first romantic date on Valentine's Day, to the most emotional day of your Life when he proposed on his knee, with a diamond ring hide in a Limoges with the message "Will You Marry Me ?" and you said "Yes, I will !"
The Famous little hinged boxes will go along with the events of your life in such a positive way!  The Perfect Elegant Wedding will be remembered by just looking at your Limoges.  Today Sinclair Limoges carries an incredible selection of intricate Porcelain Limoges Boxes Limited Edition Numbered for every moment for you to express your feelings!