If you are reading this, you are likely already a part of an elite group of art lovers and collectors -- Limoges enthusiasts! French Limoges boxes from Limoge Collector have been cherished collectibles and prized possessions since the 1700s. Today they are still in production, their popularity is widespread, their value is increasing, and they continue to captivate collectors of all ages. Every Limoges customer may be drawn to a different variety of pieces, as there are hundreds of designs to choose from, but still there are a select few of these delightful trinkets that draw the most attention year after year.
Let’s take a look at the 7 most popular Limoges box categories and the best-sellers within these groupings. Other collectors are adding these pieces to their treasure troves -- let’s see what you might be missing.
Best Seller #1: Whimsical Wonders
Certain legends and folklore have captured the attention and interest of mythology lovers generation after generation. Some examples are as ubiquitous as garden gnomes bringing good luck to your land and foliage, and others are more far-reaching like extraterrestrials from Mars interacting with humankind. There is something fantastic about these types of communal lore that make them excellent fodder for books and movies. Clearly there is deep seeded wonder and pleasure in myth -- and we perpetuate these tales, hanging somewhere between belief and denial, because fantasy makes for good entertainment.
Limoges lovers are no strangers to the sensational and otherworldly and have tapped into a valuable way of bringing extra little bits of magic into their homes. Whimsical representations of fanciful lore treasure boxes are tangible ways to express your colorful, playful, and imaginative side. A popular addition to these types of collections are unicorn limoges boxes. Those splendid creatures with a distinctive single horn have a magical air about them, such as the “Majestic Unicorn with Flower Garland Limoges Box.” This gorgeous being is painted as one would reflexively imagine a unicorn would be -- a beautiful, pure white creature with golden accents, residing in a perfectly ethereal setting.
Yet another fantasy lover's trinket of choice are fairy limoges boxes. Beautiful, graceful, and colorful, these petite fluttering creatures are often the subjects of paintings and jewelry as they exude pure loveliness. The “Enchanting Garden Fairy Limoges Box” showcases a gorgeous fairy girl sitting upon a lily pad. Such effortless peace and elegance seems like a magical power in and of itself.
Best Seller #2: Graduation Goodies
Limoges boxes make the perfect gift for any occasion, but one special event that attracts many a gift-giver to peruse these boxes is graduation time. This is not just at the start of summer for congratulating someone on their high school diplomas and four-year degrees; the culmination of classroom training happens all year long for advanced degrees (MA, PHD) and specialized programs (dentistry, medicine, law, teaching). Friends and family are eager to commend loved ones on their achievements as they cross the finish line in the journey of knowledge.
The first best seller is the “Graduation Book with Cap and Diploma Limoges Box,” with a separate scroll tucked inside. And second, the “Graduation Cap on Stack of Books Limoges Box” also comes with a diploma keepsake inside, and is an excellent little treasure to mark a great achievement. Both of these Limoges boxes offer plenty of space inside to have an inscription added with your personal congratulatory note.
Best Seller #3: Baby Boxes
No other time in human life will you reach so many milestones in so little time as when you are a baby! Eye contact, eating, crawling, walking, talking, …. everything you do in your first years elicits a jubilee for parents. It is no wonder that gift-givers love to choose Limoges boxes for the arrival of new little ones and the significant moments of childhood, as they are an ideal way to celebrate those very special first days of growing up and to relive this treasured time for years to come. The most popular boxes in this category are unique in that they are functional time capsules capturing tangible memories most parents love to hold on to. The “Baby’s First Tooth” and “Baby’s First Curl” Limoges boxes are an extra special delight to encapsulate a parent’s own sentimental tiny treasures and will surely elicit a giddy smile every time they are opened up.
Another go-to gift in this category for infant arrivals are baby booties, like the “Baby Girl Floral Bootie with Pacifier.” Tiny, delicate, beautiful, and unique, this treasure is one that your recipient will hold on to forever to mark this happy time of grand addition to their family.
Best-Seller #4: Animal Arts
Animal Limoges boxes are always a popular item because these colorful creatures make excellent artistic subjects for hand-painted pieces. Showcasing delicate use of color, texture, and definition, porcelain painters offer a selection of beastial beauty akin to what Noah saw on the ark. Tame or wild, furry or feathered, beaked or fanged, your favorite animal awaits their opportunity to be invited into your home.
Of course, dogs and cats are at the top of the list of animal best-sellers, as these are often tributes to our fur-baby family members. Various feline and canine breeds are represented and make heart-warming presents for any pet lover to showcase their undying adoration and to immortalize their beloved little one. The “Golden Retriever Dog Limoges Box”and the “Persian Cat on Royal Cushion with Mirror Limoges Box” beautifully capture the personalities of two very common breeds which pet owners love dearly.
The other most popular animals on our list are technically considered wild but are actually perfectly sweet. Packed with petite personality, and irresistible charm, the ladybug and the hummingbird are all time favorites. These dainty creatures are vibrant and pleasing to the eye, making them an additional attraction to any Limoges assemblage. Just have a look at our “Ladybug Family on Leaf Limoges Box” and “Colorful Hummingbird on Morning Glory Flower Limoges Box” and you will surely see how gifted the French Limoges artists are.
Additionally, it is also true that these two particular animals are associated with happiness, luck, liberty and good fortune. Wow! - - who wouldn’t want to invite these sentiments into their homes?
Best-Seller #5: Food and Drink
Ah, mealtime. Of all of life’s basic human necessities, eating and drinking are ones that we take conscious pleasure in day after day, … at least more than do the clean air we breathe and safe shelters we live in. It never feels like a chore to fuel our bodies, but rather there is genuine merriness to be had in a sumptuous meal washed down with flavorful liquid refreshment. Food and drink make us happy, content, and satisfied … and it seems that many people feel these same emotions when owning even a replica of their favorite comestibles and libations. Favorites may range from a cheesy slice of pizza with an ice-cold fizzy cola, all the way to foie gras and fine red wine -- and you can find a Limoges box to fit any appetite.
The most popular item in this category is the cookbook, a timeless staple in kitchens around the world. These familiar keepsakes appeal to all food lovers, whether you love to cook, bake, or just eat. With an array to choose from, you can select a book with pots or pans, utensils, napkin, or wire whisk , like our “Julia Child’s ‘French Cooking’ Cookbook Limoges Box”.
All this food talk calls for a toast!! A toast to the drink of choice for this Limoges genre -- champagne. A celebratory imbibement for any grand occasion, gift givers select mementos such as this tall “Champagne Bottle Limoges Box” as a way to salute a loved one’s engagement, wedding, promotion, business grand-opening, etc. Champagne is always good!
We all know that the appearance of a meal is as important as how it tastes, but no one seems to understand this more than Limoges artists. They have food and drink down to an art!
Best Seller #6: Travel Trinkets
Our travels are special and memorable times. Setting out on adventures to carefully chosen destinations, often the result of lengthy and particular planning, some travelers take extra care to archive their journeys. The most often collected travel Limoges boxes are ones of classic European destinations. These must-sees include an icon residing in the southwest corner of Paris, an octagonal cathedral in Florence, and one of the oldest water sources in Rome. You guessed them!! -- Eiffel Tower, Duomo, and Trevi Fountain.
Families, lovers, and tourists alike flock to these destinations and leave with many a souvenir, and the avid Limoges collectors’ mementos of choice include the “Eiffel Tower over Paris Metro Map,” “Duomo Florence Italy with Jesus Painting,” and “Rome’s Trevi Fountain with Coin Limoges Box”.
Best Seller #7: Christmas Treasures
It’s the most wonderful season of all, and some people do not limit their Christmas cheer to just December. In fact, all year long Limoges lovers are adding these seasonal treasures to their baskets, getting their yuletide shopping done early.
Santa is at the top of this nice list. In fact, with so many Santa boxes to choose from, you could have an impressive collection of Saint Nick porcelain figurines alone. Looking through all of the representations available makes us appreciate just how much energy this man really has!! The “Santa Climbing Down Chimney Limoges Box,” the “Santa Filling Christmas Stockings Over Mantel Limoges Box,” and the “Santa Claus Riding in Fancy Sleigh Limoges Box” are sweet and endearing tribute to an eventful time of year and a continued tradition.
Secondly, the Christmas tree is a must have and the nucleus of a happy holiday display. Colorfully decorated and festively festooned, our “Christmas Tree with Gifts All Around Limoges Box” continues to delight shoppers. This piece is a wonderful way to start your annual decking of the halls.
The “8-Piece Holy Family Nativity Limoges Box Set” is a lovable decorative piece with many rearrangeable parts. It is a wonderful way to fill your home with some Christmas spirit as well as a fantastic gift that any recipient can enjoy year after year.
Let’s not forget how much we love the edible charms of Christmas. Limoges artists have prepared a festive feast of goose, turkey, cookies, pies, and candy canes. Gingerbread men are an important part of that list -- a special dessert that is so much fun to decorate. Our “Cheerful Gingerbread Man Cookie Limoges Box” really looks good enough to eat.
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Now that you’ve had an insider’s look at what Limoges boxes others are buying, you probably know a few people who would love these pieces, too. LimogesCollector is here to help you find the perfect pieces for your own collection, the ideal gifts for the special people on your mind, and the timeless treasures that anyone would be proud to own forever and ever.
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