Limoges Box Prices: What You Are Paying For

Shopping for a Limoges box for the first time, it is fair to ask why one tiny porcelain box costs $129 and another costs $489. This guide explains the typical price ranges and what you are paying for, so you can pick the right box for your budget.

Typical Price Ranges

Across the thousands of authentic Limoges boxes in our shop, most new pieces fall between about $150 and $350. Here is how our catalog breaks down:

• Under $100: mostly porcelain goodies (tiny trinkets made to sit inside a box) plus a few small eggs and minis. See Under $100.
• $100 to $200: simple shapes, small figural boxes and many sale pieces. See Under $200.
• $200 to $300: the largest group, with detailed figural designs, animals, food, holiday and hobby boxes.
• $300 to $500: larger or more complex pieces, boxes with removable pieces inside, and detailed scenes.
• $500 and up: large showpieces, multi-hinged designs and special editions.

What Makes One Limoges Box Cost More

1. How much is painted by hand

Look for the marks on the bottom. Peint main means painted by hand. Rehaussé main means a printed decoration that an artist has finished and highlighted by hand. Fully hand-painted pieces take longer and usually cost more. Browse our Rehaussé Main collection for lovely designs at a lower price.

2. Size and shape

A simple round or heart box is quicker to make than a figural box shaped like a teapot, a car or a cat. More curves, cut-outs and fine details mean more time in the workshop.

3. Removable pieces inside

Many boxes hide a surprise inside, like a tiny bottle in a wine crate or a letter in a mailbox. Each extra piece is shaped, fired and painted on its own.

4. The hinge and clasp

Most Limoges boxes have a small metal hinge and clasp fitted by hand. Designs with two or more hinged lids cost more.

5. Small runs and retired designs

Many designs are made in small numbers. When one is retired, the pieces left can become harder to find. You can spot single pieces in our Last One Left collection.

How to Get the Most for Your Money

• Set a budget, then shop by price range: Under $100, Under $200.
• Check Limoges Boxes on Sale before paying full price.
• Choose a design that fits the person, not the biggest box. A small box that matches their hobby means more than a large one that does not.
• See all our money-saving tips on the Limoges Box Deals page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are some Limoges boxes so cheap online?

Very low prices on auction and marketplace sites can mean the box is not from Limoges, France at all. Real Limoges porcelain is marked on the bottom with "Limoges France". Read What Is a Limoges Box? to learn what to look for.

Do your prices include a certificate?

Yes. Every piece comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Can you help me find a box in my budget?

Yes. Call (855) 606-5288, email support@limogesbox.com, or use the chat button.