Vintage Limoges-Style Porcelain Miniature Set
Antique and Vintage Collectibles - Porcelain & Porcelain

Vintage Limoges-Style Porcelain Miniature Set

A three-piece collection of decorative porcelain miniatures, likely of French origin in the Limoges style, featuring a rich maroon or burgundy 'Fragonard' courtly love theme. The set includes a miniature birdcage with a bird figurine inside, a teapot with a lid, and a footed vessel or candle warmer base. Each piece is crafted from fine white porcelain and heavily embellished with 22k or 24k gold leaf accents. The decorative motifs include hand-painted or decal-applied scenes of courting couples in 18th-century attire, surrounded by ornate gold floral filigree and scrolling borders. The birdcage features vertical brass-colored wire bars and a domed top with gold floral sprays. The teapot exhibits a classic bulbous form with a gilded handle, spout, and finial. Condition appears excellent with no visible cracks or chips, though minor shelf wear and age-related oxidation on the metallic gilding may be present upon closer inspection. These items likely date from the mid-20th century (c. 1950s-1970s), a period when such souvenir-style miniatures were highly popular as collectible display items.

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

Basic Information

Category

Antique and Vintage Collectibles - Porcelain & Porcelain

Appraised On

February 24, 2026

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

Item Description

A three-piece collection of decorative porcelain miniatures, likely of French origin in the Limoges style, featuring a rich maroon or burgundy 'Fragonard' courtly love theme. The set includes a miniature birdcage with a bird figurine inside, a teapot with a lid, and a footed vessel or candle warmer base. Each piece is crafted from fine white porcelain and heavily embellished with 22k or 24k gold leaf accents. The decorative motifs include hand-painted or decal-applied scenes of courting couples in 18th-century attire, surrounded by ornate gold floral filigree and scrolling borders. The birdcage features vertical brass-colored wire bars and a domed top with gold floral sprays. The teapot exhibits a classic bulbous form with a gilded handle, spout, and finial. Condition appears excellent with no visible cracks or chips, though minor shelf wear and age-related oxidation on the metallic gilding may be present upon closer inspection. These items likely date from the mid-20th century (c. 1950s-1970s), a period when such souvenir-style miniatures were highly popular as collectible display items.

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