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August 2026 Fine Art & Estate Auction

Patrick Crespin, Limoges Art Glass Gourd Trinket Box

This auction ended on August 6, 2026.

Start price: $25

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $35

Description

Item/Description: Limoges Art Glass Gourd Box from the Nympheas series. Art Nouveau style hinged glass trinket box, in the form of a winter squash or striped gourd in teal and orange. Sunflower-shaped metal thumb clasp. Bottom with etched signature: P. Crespin / Limoges. (French Cameo Glass, Pate de Verre, Bonbonnieres, Snuff Box, Pill Box, Murano Glass)

Material: Glass, brass

Dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/2"; Height: 4"

Condition: Signs of age and wear include surface scratches, scuffing. One area has paint loss/scuff.

Age: Early 20th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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