Historic Hot Air Balloon Montgolfier (Beauchamp)

This exquisite Limoges box represents the original HOT AIR BALLOON made by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783.  This highly-detailed Limoges box is artfully and colorfully hand-painted with 24K GOLD embellishments with images of the sun, lion heads, ribbons and other various designs.  The Limoges has been fired numerous times to achieve its brilliant colors.  The box is adorned with intricate metalwork and an ornate clasp. This Limoges porcelain box is meticulously crafted entirely in Limoges, France and bears the insignia of the artist.

DIMENSIONS:   3 1/4 inches high and 1 3/4 inches wide.