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Lot # 75 - Four Animal Trinket Boxes – Limoges, Herend, Takashimaya & More
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 20-Jan-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 27-Jan-2026 8:14:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$46.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Utsukushii Josei |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
A charming group of four porcelain trinket boxes, each featuring a whimsical animal or storybook motif. This curated lot includes examples from Limoges France, Herend Hungary, Takashimaya (Japan retail), and Midwest of Cannon Falls, showcasing a variety of styles—from classic Paris-style Limoges humor to Easter-themed and heart-shaped decorative forms. Together, the group highlights fine hand-decoration, playful figural sculpture, and traditional metal-mounted trinket box construction. Origin: Limoges, France Mark: LIMOGES FRANCE / Porcelaine décorée à la main – Paris Style Design: Sleeping bear in blue striped pajamas on oval base Details: Lid inscription: “Chut!!” Interior inscriptions: “Bonsoir” and “Je dors” Dimensions: Approx. 2.5″ x 2″ x 1.5″ Finish: Hand-painted porcelain with gilt metal mount Origin: Hungary Mark: Herend Hungary – Handpainted (blue stamp) Design: Heart-shaped porcelain box with rabbit finial and orange floral decoration Dimensions: Approx. 2.5″ W Finish: White porcelain with hand-painted floral motifs and gold trim Retailer Mark: Takashimaya – San Francisco (label on base) Design: White rabbit nibbling a carrot atop a green grass-textured base Form: Round hinged trinket box Finish: Gloss glazed porcelain with gold-tone metal mount Mark: Midwest of Cannon Falls – Made in China Design: Bunny holding an egg, surrounded by chicks; “EGGS” lettering on base Form: Rectangular hinged trinket box Finish: Pastel-glazed porcelain with metal mountItem Details:
Limoges France Sleeping Bear Trinket Box
Herend Hungary Heart-Shaped Bunny Trinket Box
Takashimaya Bunny with Carrot Trinket Box
Midwest of Cannon Falls Easter Bunny Trinket Box
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Auction History
Highest bidder is Utsukushii Josei
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Jan-2026 8:09:06 PM | $46.00 | Utsukushii Josei |
| 27-Jan-2026 8:09:06 PM | $45.00 | Majka |
| 27-Jan-2026 5:28:17 PM | $31.00 | Utsukushii Josei |
| 27-Jan-2026 5:26:33 PM | $26.00 | MarjSeyl |
| 26-Jan-2026 9:06:35 PM | $22.00 | dkbutl91 |
| 26-Jan-2026 9:06:10 PM | $21.00 | Utsukushii Josei |
| 26-Jan-2026 9:06:10 PM | $20.00 | dkbutl91 |
| 26-Jan-2026 6:13:27 AM | $16.00 | Utsukushii Josei |
| 25-Jan-2026 10:08:11 PM | $12.00 | Ty25 |
| 20-Jan-2026 3:59:08 PM | $11.00 | Utsukushii Josei |
| 20-Jan-2026 3:59:08 PM | $11.00 | VEGAS53 |
| 20-Jan-2026 3:56:23 PM | $9.00 | Utsukushii Josei |
| 20-Jan-2026 3:56:23 PM | $8.00 | VEGAS53 |
| 20-Jan-2026 1:38:42 PM | $6.00 | Utsukushii Josei |
| 20-Jan-2026 9:40:32 AM | $5.00 | Schmeahdaleah |
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