Antique French Limoges Kiln-fired Enamel 7" Vase or Lamp Base PAIR, HP Man & Woman Figures tongs and then stitched in silk

and then stitched in silk and perhaps wool

and become synonymous with excellence

the form or shape being that of the thimble for sewing

The figures and the interior of the Palace are beautifully composed

Lockable compartment (into which one's tithe would have been put

Antique French Limoges Kiln-fired Enamel 7" Vase or Lamp Base PAIR, HP Man & Woman Figures tongs and then stitched in silkBeautiful antique French Napoleon III to Belle Epoque era 7" vase, epergne or boudoir lamp base PAIR, foliate gilt ormolu bases with gorgeous hand painted Limoges enamel on copper upper including a marvelously detailed man & woman in foil or semi metallic enamel court dress! Aren't these fabulous! Judging from the small holes in the sides of the bases, I would say they were originally boudoir lamps and could relatively easily be re wired and restored