Limoges France Rochard Rehaussé Main Porcelain Mini Trinket Box: Cat on Chair

As shown. See all photos. Belonged to my late mother, an avid collector of Limoges boxes and rescue cats.

Wee mouse at clasp.

2” x 1.5” x 1.5”

“A Rehaussé Main Limoges box signifies an authentic French porcelain piece that is partially hand-painted and enhanced by hand, combining transferred decals with artistic hand-painted detailing. It bridges the gap between fully painted (Peint Main) and entirely decal-decorated items, featuring hand-painted enhancements over the transfer to create a high-quality three-dimensional effect.

The base design is applied using a decal or transfer, but artisans add hand-painted strokes to elevate the detail and add vibrancy.

“Rehaussé" translates to "raised" or "enhanced," often indicating that the painted details have a slightly raised, tactile quality when felt.

These boxes are marked “Rehaussé Main” (or "Rehausse a la Main") on the bottom, indicating they are not 100% hand-painted but are hand-decorated to a significant degree.”