{"product_id":"le-mieux-24k-gold-covered-porcelain-box","title":"Le Mieux 24K Gold Covered Porcelain Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eLe Mieux 24K Gold Covered Porcelain Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally ornate vintage Le Mieux covered porcelain box, dating to approximately the 1930s and lavishly hand-decorated with 24-karat gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe architectural form features soft ivory and turquoise panels beneath intricate, gold-encrusted floral decoration. Romantic classical figural medallions surround the sloping lid, while a sculptural shell-shaped handle and four extraordinary pendant-style feet complete the design. Even the interior is embellished with delicate gold scrollwork and a central ornamental medallion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally created as a covered sugar pot, this exquisite piece functions beautifully today as a decorative box for jewelry, keepsakes, or small treasures. It is equally fabulous displayed simply as an object of beauty on a dressing table, coffee table, bookshelf, or collected tabletop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shell-shaped handle shows gentle gold wear consistent with age and use. Rather than detracting from the piece, this honest wear tells us that the lid was lifted again and again—that this piece was used, enjoyed, and woven into someone’s everyday rituals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMARKED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLe Mieux China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 Karat Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Decorated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Le Mieux China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain with 24-karat gold decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal form: Covered sugar pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Approximately 4½” tall × 6¼” wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Lovely vintage condition with age-appropriate wear to the gold decoration, most notably on the lid handle. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$297 with insured shipping included within the continental United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup is also available from our Collected Cottage of antique and vintage home and garden décor in Liberty Hill, Texas, just outside Austin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Under The Copper Roof","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49157227315354,"sku":null,"price":297.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0524\/3194\/5882\/files\/2CC5D85C-6366-435C-8581-000EB7A80981.jpg?v=1788266042","url":"https:\/\/underthecopperroof.com\/products\/le-mieux-24k-gold-covered-porcelain-box","provider":"Under The Copper Roof","version":"1.0","type":"link"}