CIRCA 1960, PAINTED BLUE FACTORY MARK, RED SCRIPT DECORATOR'S MARK AND ROYAL PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION

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A LIMOGES PORCELAIN GILT-METAL MOUNTED CASKET
CIRCA 1960, PAINTED BLUE FACTORY MARK, RED SCRIPT DECORATOR'S MARK AND ROYAL PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION
The cover painted with a flower-formed 'M' and scattered sprays, a winged putto with a garland of roses and scroll shaped blue ground panels enriched in raised gilt, the sides similarly painted, the interior, cover and base painted with a bouquet, inscribed to base specialement pour S.A.R la princesse Margaret d'Angleterre
12 5/8 in. (32 cm.) wide

Provenance

Displayed in the Hall of the Private Apartment of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon at Kensington Palace.

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Lot Essay

Le Tallec is possibly the most prestigious decorating studio in France. Founded in Paris in 1930 it specialised in hand painting Limoges porcelain, especially boxes, to a high standard and even produced wares for Tiffany & Co.

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