Limoges Boxes: A Complete Guide- Contains More Than 400 Full-Color Photos, a Value Guide, and Manufacturers' Marks Identification Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (503 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0873418379 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Limoges boxes were a traditional favourite of everyone from the aristocracy to the working classes. This collector's guide is extensively illustrated with colour photographs and contains values for each box.
MCC said A good beginning. Ms Strumpf's book is an interesting mix of travelogue and beginner's guide to collecting Limoges boxes. Her section on the city of Limoges is very well done and interesting, and not readily available elsewhere. Additionally, her basic information on the boxes and tips for collectors is quite useful to someone just starting out, or without an in-depth background. There were some disappointments in her book, however. For example, her bibliography is quite extensive, b. "Five Stars" according to Chris H.. terrific book and very helpful thanks. "Collectors' Guide" according to Maggie P.. Full of great information for collectors and admirers of these wonderful little boxes. However, the prices need to be updated via an annual list of same.