Large Antique French Limoges Enamel on Bronze Jewelry Casket, Box, Signed L. Coblentz, Mother & Child Scene sapphire in blue underglaze

in blue underglaze

Hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark

and a panetela that fitted within the slots

There are some indentions to the end of the handle

he began painting flowers

Large Antique French Limoges Enamel on Bronze Jewelry Casket, Box, Signed L. Coblentz, Mother & Child Scene sapphire in blue underglazeAntique late 19th century French Limoges kiln fired enamel on bronze or copper jewelry casket. Impressive large size and outstanding quality. The box is circular in form, hand painted throughout with idyllic, pastoral scenes. Adorning the lid is a charming portrait of a shepherdess mother and her children tending to the flock, one child holding a little lamb, as they walk down a path followed by a goat or ram and surrounded by an elegant country