{"product_id":"french-rare-hand-painted-limoges-vinaigrette","title":"French Rare Hand Painted Limoges Vinaigrette","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA vinaigrette is a miniature container with a pierced interior grid that's designed to hold a bit of sponge soaked in perfume or scented oils diluted in vinegar (thus the name \"vinaigrette\"). Held to the nose, they help disguise unpleasant odors. They were especially popular during the late 18th century into the mid-1800's, when personal hygiene was poor and the streets were filled with mud, manure and garbage, especially in cities. Today, this vinaigrette could be used in any room in the same manner--to freshen the air--or simply decorate a space with its beauty.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis Limoges vinaigrette has a round, domed pure white porcelain lid. It's hand painted with colorful papillons (butterflies) and other winged creatures embellished with gilt leaves. The lid rests on a grooved brass gallery with three equally spaced Louis XVI-style feet. Hand lettered in black script on the interior of the lid is as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePeint Main (French for hand-painted) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eLimoges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFrance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe initials of the decorator are to the left and appear to be JP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe hinge works perfectly by lifting up the rose ornament at the front, revealing an ornately pierced brass grid composed of alternating open squares and relief rosettes. We have not polished the brass, preferring to leave it as found with a slightly darkened patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePlease take note of these measurements, as this is diminutive like many Limoges boxes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e1 3\/4 inches wide, 1 1\/2 inches high and the weigh is just over 1 ounce. It's in superb condition, with no damage and wear that we could find. This is a rare and desirable Limoges porcelain objet d'art. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e© \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/PrimpingYourHome.com\"\u003ePrimpingYourHome.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePYH 5823\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Primping Your Home Antiques \u0026 Vintage Home Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47834023559355,"sku":"5823","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/9101\/7147\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Mar_12_2026_11_33_14_AM.png?v=1779985593","url":"https:\/\/www.primpingyourhome.com\/products\/french-rare-hand-painted-limoges-vinaigrette","provider":"Primping Your Home Antiques \u0026 Vintage Home Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}