Barnum's Animal Crackers Limoges Box by Artoria Limoges (ULTRA RARE)

ULTRA RARE ~ by:  ARTORIA Limoges

Animal Crackers Fun!   This exceptional Limoges box represents the famous BARNUM'S ANIMAL CRACKERS box with a rope handle.   A variety of animals are portrayed in cages: a brown bear, hippo, elephant and a rhino in the front and a tiger, lion, polar bear and a bison in the back.  Two clowns are portrayed head-to-head at the top with the script "For your own circus, cut out figures, fold on dotted lines."   This iconic and rare Limoges box is hand-decorated by artisans in Limoges, France. The highly collectible Limoges box is adorned with intricate metalwork and an ornate ELEPHANT clasp. This Limoges porcelain box is meticulously crafted entirely in Limoges, France and bears the insignia of the Artoria Limoges at the base.

DIMENSIONS:   1.75" H, 2.75" W, .75" D