This item is a stunning Le Tallec Paris hand-painted porcelain trinket box, crafted in France and signed on the base. Featuring a charming cylindrical form, the box is adorned with delicate clusters of gilded grapes, twisting vines, and purple berry accents that wrap around the body in elegant symmetry. The lid is also decorated with the same motif, and the interior is finished with a small painted violet sprig.
This refined collectible is fitted with an ornate gold-finished brass hinge and scroll-style clasp and measures approximately 2 inches tall by 2 inches in diameter.
📏 Product Details:
Brand/Artist: Le Tallec, Paris
Origin: France
Material: Fine French Porcelain
Type: Hinged Trinket / Pill Box
Size: Approx. 2" tall x 2" diameter
Decoration: Gilded grapevines, berries, and hand-painted accents
Interior Design: Small painted floral sprig inside lid and base
🎨 Design Highlights:
Intricately hand-painted grape clusters with gold detailing
Grape vines wrap around the body with a whimsical flow
Signed “Le Tallec à Paris France” on base with additional mark
Smooth, glossy finish with a refined and clean interior
Metalwork includes a detailed fleur-de-lis style clasp closure
🧼 Condition:
Used, good condition – No chips or cracks observed. The painting and gold detailing are vibrant and intact. The hinge and clasp function well. Interior is clean and well-preserved. No original box included.
🏺 About Le Tallec Porcelain:
Le Tallec was a prestigious Parisian porcelain atelier founded by Camille Le Tallec in the 1930s. His studio became widely known for its collaboration with Tiffany & Co. and its tradition of hand-painted, gilded porcelain pieces signed and dated by individual artists. Each piece from Le Tallec showcases French elegance and exceptional detail, making them highly sought after by collectors worldwide.