180 - A FRENCH HAND-PAINTED FAIENCE FLORAL TRINKET BOX, SIGNED MARGUERITE, 20TH CENTURY

A FRENCH HAND-PAINTED FAIENCE FLORAL TRINKET BOX, SIGNED MARGUERITE, 20TH CENTURY A French rectangular glazed faience trinket or jewelry box with a removable lid, decorated with a hand-painted floral composition featuring pink roses, blue blossoms, white lily-of-the-valley flowers, and green foliage against a cream-colored ground. The sides are embellished with broad black bands bordered by gilt floral scrollwork and ornamental motifs. The lid and underside bear a handwritten signature appearing to read "Marguerite." France, probably first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: 4 7/8 x 3 5/8 x 1 3/8 in., (12.4 x 9.2 x 3.5 cm.) Condition: Overall in good condition with age-related surface wear. A visible hairline crack extends across the underside of the box. Minor edge wear. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.