Limoges Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Trinket Box or Pill Box

This item is a small, hand-painted porcelain trinket or pill box, characterized by its oval shape and decorative metal mountings. The box is constructed from fine white porcelain, featuring a base color of deep teal or forest green on the exterior walls, which serves as a backdrop for hand-painted floral motifs, specifically pink roses with green leaf accents. The interior is glazed in a clean, bright white finish. A notable feature is the ornate gilded metal rim, likely brass or gold-toned metal, which follows the scalloped edge of the porcelain. This metal mount includes a decorative thumbpiece in the shape of a textured leaf, used to open the lid. The box exhibits high-quality craftsmanship consistent with late 19th to mid-20th-century European porcelain miniatures, particularly those from the Limoges region of France. The piece appears to be in good vintage condition, with the painted details remaining vibrant and the metal work showing a light, authentic patina but no major corrosion. There are no visible cracks or chips in the porcelain from this angle. The hinge mechanism, although partially obscured, appears integral to the metal mount design. These items are highly collectible for their delicate artistry and functional elegance.