Limoges Box Deals: Sale Pieces and Gifts Under $100 and $200

The best Limoges box deals are in our sale collection, where hundreds of authentic hand-painted pieces are marked below their regular price, and in our Under $100 and Under $200 collections. Every one of them is genuine Limoges porcelain from France, so a lower price never means a copy.

This page shows you where to look, how to stretch your budget, and why sale pieces are every bit as real as full-price ones.

Where to Find Limoges Box Deals

  • Limoges Boxes on Sale: every box priced below its regular price, sorted lowest price first.
  • Under $100: porcelain goodies to tuck inside a box, small eggs and little extras.
  • Under $200: full-size hinged Limoges boxes at a friendly price.
  • Retired and Rare: designs that are no longer being made, for collectors who like something a little different.

New arrivals and best sellers are worth a look too, but the three price-led collections above are where most of the savings are.

Five Ways to Save on a Limoges Box

1. Start with the sale page

Our sale collection shows the original price next to today's price, so you can see exactly how much you save. It is sorted lowest price first, which makes it easy to set a ceiling and stop scrolling once you pass it.

2. Shop by budget first, then by theme

Pick a price range, then look for the animal, holiday or hobby you love inside it. Starting from a price range keeps you from falling for a box that is far over budget.

3. Consider rehaussé main pieces

A box marked Rehaussé Main has a printed design that an artist has finished and highlighted by hand. These pieces are still made in Limoges, still fired porcelain with a fitted hinge, and they usually cost less than fully hand-painted (Peint Main) boxes. They are a smart choice when the design matters more to you than the painting method.

4. Add a goodie instead of a second box

A tiny porcelain goodie with a message like Thank You or Merry Christmas costs a fraction of a box and makes the gift feel complete. Tuck it inside and the moment the lid opens becomes part of the present. See our Little Goodies and Trinkets.

5. Shop holiday gifts early

Christmas, Hanukkah and winter designs are our most popular each year. Shopping early gives you the widest choice of designs and plenty of time for shipping before the holiday.

Is a Sale Limoges Box Still Authentic?

Yes. Sale pieces are the same authentic Limoges porcelain as the rest of our shop: hard-paste porcelain made from kaolin, shaped, fired and decorated in Limoges, France, with a small brass hinge and clasp on most designs.

Prices drop for ordinary reasons, such as a design being retired or simply making room for new arrivals. Nothing about the porcelain or the painting changes. Every piece, on sale or not, comes with a certificate of authenticity.

How to Spot a Real Deal (and a Fake One)

A genuine bargain is a real Limoges box at a lower price. A fake bargain is a cheap box that only looks like Limoges. Here is how to tell the difference when you shop anywhere:

  • Check the base. Authentic boxes are marked "Limoges France," and many also say "Peint Main" (hand-painted) or "RehaussĂ© Main" (hand-highlighted).
  • Look at the painting. Real pieces show fine, deliberate brushwork and neat gold trim. Blurry edges and flat color are warning signs.
  • Test the hinge in photos. The lid should sit flush, and the clasp should line up with its catch.
  • Be wary of very low prices. A full-size figural box selling for the price of a goodie is rarely what it claims to be.

For a closer look at the marks, read our guide to Limoges box marks. To understand why prices vary so much, see How Much Is a Limoges Box?

What Makes a Good Budget Gift?

The most loved Limoges gifts are not the most expensive ones. They are the ones that match the person: a teacup for the tea drinker, a golf bag for the golfer, a little dog that looks like theirs. A modest box with the right design will be treasured far longer than a costly box chosen at random.

Pair that design with a small surprise inside, and you have a gift that feels generous without stretching your budget. A handwritten note costs nothing and often means the most.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are sale Limoges boxes any different from full-price ones?

No. Sale pieces are the same authentic Limoges porcelain we sell at full price. They are marked down for reasons like a design being retired or making room for new designs.

Do sale pieces come with a certificate of authenticity?

Yes. Every piece we sell comes with a certificate of authenticity.

What can I get for under $100?

Mostly porcelain goodies, the tiny trinkets made to sit inside a Limoges box, plus a few small eggs and minis. They make sweet stocking stuffers and add-on gifts.

How quickly will my order ship?

Orders placed by 2 PM ET, Monday to Friday, ship the same day.

Questions?

Call (855) 606-5288 or email support@limogesbox.com, or use the chat button. Tell us your budget and who the gift is for, and we will point you to a few good choices.

Ready to save? Start with Limoges Boxes on Sale, sorted lowest price first.