A French porcelain box in the style of Limoges/SÈVRES 20th…
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A French porcelain box in the style of Limoges/SÈVRES 20th century. The pink rectangular cushion shaped box set in a gilt bronze Louis XVI style mount, in soft pink colours with floral stencilled and hand touched cartouches to the sides, the lid with a Watteau-esque romantic couple, bearing a pre 1753 Sevres Vincennes mark and decorator's mark P.A. Height 8.5 cm. Width 17 cm. Width 11 cm

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

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