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by Limoges Boutique The 18th Century is characterized by its passion for these little limoges boxes. They became so fashionable that one may speak of the 18th century as the "Art of the Limoges Boxes." As with fans, canes or swords, a beautiful snuff limoges boxes was part of the necessary elements of an elegant garment or attire. And this was true even if you were not snuffing from you limoges boxes. The 18th century passion for those little limoges boxes has its origin in the multiple and diversified needs of a refined and sophisticated society (elite). Snuffing had become such a passion at the time that if one would have to characterize/illustrate just by a gesture for this society , it would be snuffing. To snuff one needs to take between the thumb and index finger a snuff of tobacco and then inhale. Mostly aristocratic men as well women were using snuff limoges boxes. According to the presentation and handling of such limoges boxes one could prove its level of luxury and refinement. Snuffing became part of the way of life for the glamorous and the rich.
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