What is this?

[Bigcypresshunter]

What is this small hand painted container? Can you help Breezie?

It was my grandmothers. On the bottom it says

Made in France
Hand Painted

Under that is a mark inside a wreath. Does anyone recognize it?

 

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[taz42o]

Powder jar maybe?

 

[Jeffro]

Definitely something dry like Taz said. Face cream would be a bear keeping out of those knurls around the edge.

 

[AU24K]

My first thought was an antique hair reciever. The mark makes me think of Limoges.

Best,
Scott

 

[doublet2a]

I thought hair receivers had holes in the top

Tim

 

[AU24K]

I thought hair receivers had holes in the top

Tim

I am sure you are correct. Perhaps it is from a vanity set.

Best,
Scott

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think its too small for powder. My Mom had toothpicks in it because they just fit. Its only about as tall as a toothpick.


All I can say is its hand painted white porcelain. The hinge and closure is metal.


Whats a Limoges?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I thought maybe the initials would be my best chance at an ID but the initials themselves may be hand painted. The word Painted even looks funny but I think thats what it is.

Can anybody guess the initials? View attachment 649079

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It looks like Hand Dainsod?

Hank Dainsod? Is Hank a French name?

I lost my pic so I have to post it again. Try this.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I googled Limoges Porcelain Limoges porcelain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Montauk]

I think it says Hand Painted.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think it says Hand Painted.

It doesnt look like a P or a t but it makes sense.

Can anyone guess what the initials are inside the wreath?

 

[Breezie]

The script on the bottom reads: Made in France Hand Painted

At first, it looked to be a piece from a late Victorian Vanity Set, but if you will notice the hallmark looks to be machine stamped instead of being hallmarked by hand. This would put it after the turn of the century possibly from the pre-20s up to 50s. Is it part of a Vanity Set, which could have held one of numerous items; ie. hair pins. Generally powder containers were only about 1 to 2 inches in height and approximately 4 inches across.

BCH, hold it close to a light bulb, and if you can see light through it, it's probably bone china, but more than likely it is porcelain.

Here is a site showing 22 pages of hand hallmarked French porcelain. After comparing your hallmark to these hallmarks, you can see yours looks machine stamped. At any rate, it's a very nice vanity piece.

http://www.oldandsold.com/pottery/france1.shtml



Neat item, Breezie

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Its 2-3/8 inches tall but only 1-7/8 inches diameter across so I think it rules out powder.

Im thinking hair clip would be the right size.

I can see light through it but not a lot.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_china


Do the initials have any meaning?

 

[Breezie]

Its 2-3/8 inches tall but only 1-7/8 inches diameter across so I think it rules out powder.

Im thinking hair clip would be the right size.

I can see light through it but not a lot.
Bone china - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Do the initials have any meaning?

BCH, I'm thinking the initials and the wreath are the manufacturer's hallmark. If you could find some more recent( more recent meaning 20s/30s/40s) French porcelain hallmarks, you could probably find out who/what company made it. Do you have any more pieces or is that the only one? Breezie

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

BCH, I'm thinking the initials and the wreath are the manufacturer's hallmark. If you could find some more recent( more recent meaning 20s/30s/40s) French porcelain hallmarks, you could probably find out who/what company made it. Do you have any more pieces or is that the only one? Breezie

This was the only one. Ill try searching French hallmarks. I was afraid it might be the artists initials.

 

[DCMatt]

It's a trinket box.



DCMatt

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It's a trinket box.

View attachment 649431

DCMatt

Do you have the link or the size?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I found your link. Porcelain Trinket Box - Custom Printed Porcelain Trinket Box Manufacturer

You apparently found a modern version but yes I see the similarities. Doesnt say the size.

oops yes it does say the size 2 x (H) 1-5/8-inch

trinket box sounds good just need the age and manufacturer

I wonder if it may be not as old as I think.

 

[DCMatt]

Do you have the link or the size?

Dude! After all these years you still don't trust me?


It is about the same size as yours:

Material: porcelain
Hand-painted and embossed flowers on top of lid
Sculpted body shape
Brass clasp hardware for opening trinket boxSize: (bottom) 2 x (H) 1-5/8-inch


Porcelain Trinket Box Exporter

DCMatt