Very Rare Authentic Atelier de Limoges 1/250 Blue Fountain Cherub Trinket Box

An authentic Atelier de Limoges miniature that feels like a tiny piece of European architecture.

This very rare, hand-painted (peint main) porcelain box is designed as a tiered fountain in rich lagoon blue, each level encircled with small orange fish. Rising from the top tier is a finely detailed gilt cherub in a top hat, posed as if conducting the water below.

The stepped, circular tiers and shell clasp echo the lines of classical Roman and European courtyard fountains, giving the piece a quiet architectural presence despite its small size. Open the lid to reveal a deep blue pool with a single stylized fish painted inside, like looking into a private aquarium.

The base is clearly marked Peint main Atelier de Limoges France and numbered No. 1/250, confirming its authenticity and low-edition status for serious Limoges collectors.
Gilt cherub figure atop tiered architectural fountain design
Shell-shaped brass clasp and band with elegant vintage patina
hard-to-find piece.