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Title: Another head scratcher ~ Limoges?
Post by: hemster922 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.
??

(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/hemster922/P4110149_zpsae6a2901.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/hemster922/media/P4110149_zpsae6a2901.jpg.html)
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/hemster922/P4110156_zps0ed587c7.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/hemster922/media/P4110156_zps0ed587c7.jpg.html)
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/hemster922/P4110157_zps5ff38427.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/hemster922/media/P4110157_zps5ff38427.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Another head scratcher ~ Limoges?
Post by: mart 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 ??

Title: Re: Another head scratcher ~ Limoges?
Post by: wendy177 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

Title: Re: Another head scratcher ~ Limoges?
Post by: hemster922 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.