Limoges Zodiac Boxes Collectibles

Celebrate the signs of the zodiac with beautiful and collectible Limoges Zodiac Boxes! I really love the Limoges Zodiac Boxes! Are you looking for a special gift for someone in your life who is "into the zodiac" or astrologically-inclined. You know, someone who follows their horoscope? Well, why not think about a beautiful and collectible type of gift like Limoges porcelain?

There is a Limoges Zodiac Box for each and every sign of the zodiac -- Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius. What is YOUR zodiac sign? Are you a water, earth, fire, or maybe air sign? Me? Oh, my birthday is the day before Seth Godin -- so we are both water signs born in July! Woot!!!

Celebrate the signs of the zodiac with beautiful and collectible Limoges Zodiac Boxes!

Photo Credit: Retired Chamart Limoges Zodiac Box Cancer Sign of the Crab. Me!

The Limoges Zodiac Poll.
Which sign of the zodiac is you? Your zodiac sign is:

1. CAPRICORN Sign - Goat
2. AQUARIUS Sign - Water Carrier
3. PISCES Sign - Fish
4. ARIES Sign - Ram
5. TAURUS Sign - Bull
6. GEMINI Sign - Twins
7. CANCER Sign - Crab
8. LEO Sign - Lion
9. VIRGO Sign - Virgin
10. LIBRA Sign - Scale
11. SCORPIO Sign - Scorpion
12. SAGITTARIUS Sign - Archer

The Limoges Zodiac Boxes are marked Limoges, France. There is the guarantee that these. were made in Limoges, France. All items are 100% guaranteed authentic, brand new, first quality, and were purchased directly from the Chamart - Limoges. These are retired pieces, which means that they are truly unique and highly collectible.

The Signs of the Zodiac!

Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini,
Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius

Capricorn tropical zodiac: 21 December - 20 January

Retired Chamart Limoges Zodiac Box CAPRICORN Sign - Goat

Capricorn according to Wikipedia

Aquarius tropical zodiac: 20 January - 18 February

Retired Chamart Limoges Zodiac Box AQUARIUS Sign - Water Carrier

Aquarius according to Wikipedia

Pisces tropical zodiac: 18 February - 20 March

Retired Chamart Limoges Zodiac Box PISCES Sign - Fish

Pisces according to Wikipedia

Aries tropical zodiac: 20 March - 19 April

Retired Chamart Limoges Box Zodiac ARIES Sign - Ram

Aries according to Wikipedia

Taurus tropical zodiac: 19 April - 20 May

Retired Chamart Limoges Zodiac Box TAURUS Sign - Bull

Taurus according to Wikipedia

Gemini tropical zodiac: 20 May - 21 June

Retired Chamart Limoges Zodiac Box GEMINI Sign - Twins

Gemini according to Wikipedia

Cancer tropical zodiac: 21 June - 22 July

Retired Chamart Limoges Zodiac Box CANCER Sign - Crab

Cancer according to Wikipedia

Leo tropical zodiac: 22 July - 23 August

Retired Chamart Limoges Zodiac Box LEO Sign - Lion

Leo according to Wikipedia

Virgo tropical zodiac: 23 August - 22 September

Retired Chamart Limoges Box Zodiac VIRGO Sign - Virgin

Virgo according to Wikipedia

Libra tropical zodiac: 22 September - 23 October

Retired Chamart Limoges Zodiac Box LIBRA Sign - Scale

Libra according to Wikipedia

Scorpio tropical zodiac: 23 October - 22 November

Retired Chamart Limoges Zodiac Box SCORPIO Sign - Scorpion

Scorpio according to Wikipedia

Sagittarius tropical zodiac: 22 November - 21 December

Retired Chamart Limoges Zodiac Box SAGITTARIUS Sign - Archer

Sagittarius according to Wikipedia

What Do You Think About the Limoges Zodiac Box?

Are you into the zodiac or know someone who is? I think it sure makes for some interesting reading. I like to see what Cancer the Crab or Moon Child is supposed to be up to. Generally, I'll look back to specific dates to see if what happened was supposed to happen. So, do you love the Limoges Zodiac Box? They make great gifts for that astrologically-inclined someone in your life!

Astrological Books You'll Love

The Art of the Limoges Box
First invented in Paris in the early 1700s, Limoges boxes were immensely popular that century. The small, hand-painted porcelain containers were used by all types of people - secret lovers, bawdy noblemen, even political dissidents - to express their innermost feelings.

The popularity of the boxes waned around 1800 when they virtually disappeared after the French Revolution; however, they have experienced numerous resurgences of interest throughout the subsequent centuries.

This volume relates the history of Limoges porcelain boxes for collectors and enthusiasts alike, shedding light on the trials and tribulations, competitions and failures of the early manufacturers.

Nancy du Tertre's detailed account also draws parallels between the early manufacturers and their modern-day counterparts, including tales of industrial espionage, design theft and the competing foreign porcelain markets in Germany, England, China and Japan.

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Astrology: The Easy Way to Learn Astrology (Llewellyn's Complete Book Series)

This friendly guidebook is the most complete introduction to astrology available.

Popular astrologer Kris Brandt Riske presents the essentials of astrology in a clear, step-by-step way, paying special attention to three areas of popular interest: relationships, career, and money.

She explains the meaning of the planets, zodiac signs, houses, and aspects, and how to interpret their significance in your chart.

Over 30 illustrations, including the birth charts of several famous people add a helpful visual dimension to your learning experience.

History: Limoges Zodiac Boxes : Collectible was originally created on Squidoo by JaguarJulie on December 8, 2009. Highest lensrank ever achieved: #7,911 overall. Lens #608 in the quest for Giant Squid 700 Club.

Ruthenia

Ruthenia - The interesting history of Ruthenia! I became interested in the country of Ruthenia and the history behind it's territory when I began my genealogical research into my Eastern European heritage. You see, all of my ancestors were of Eastern European descent. On my father's side, his ancestors traced from Ruthenia and Ukraine.

Ruthenia is a geographic and culturo-ethnic name applied to the parts of Eastern Europe populated by Eastern Slavic peoples, as well as to the past various states that existed in these territories. Today, the historical territory of Rus, in the broadest sense, is formed with part of the lands of Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, a small part of ortheastern Slovakia and a narrow strip of eastern Poland.

By the way, I originally wrote this lens in April 2006 when I was a Squidoo lensmaster newbie. The significance of that? Oh, I actually started making "niche" lenses in March 2006, starting with the Hungarian / Eastern European theme and continuing with many a lens in that particular niche. There's an interesting history behind the territory that spanned the trail of the Carpathian Mountains! The history of Ruthenia!

Photo Credit: Woman in Ruthenia Town Square, Bardejov, Unesco World Heritage Site.

Have you heard of Ruthenia and know where it is located?
Do you KNOW where Ruthenia is located?

1. Yes, absolutely
2. No -- just finding out

Everything Eastern European!
Welcome to the focus on Eastern European Info by Jaguar Julie! It is a focus on Everything Eastern European in that it is an alphabetical listing of Everything Eastern European ... all the type of topics by Jaguar Julie ... your Eastern European online travel guide. I'm glad to see you!

So ... before you dropped by Ruthenia, were you familiar with this country and its rich history? Ruthenia hasn't necessarily been in the forefront of news like say maybe Hungary, Romania or Poland. Thanks for dropping by ... we hope you enjoy your journey.

Ruthenia Factoids

• There is no ethnic or linguistic distinction between Ukrainians and Ruthenians.
• The term was applied to Ukraine in the Middle Ages when the princes of Halych briefly assumed the title kings of Ruthenia.
• Later, in Austria-Hungary, the term Ruthenians was used to designate the Ukrainian population of W. Ukraine, which included Galicia, Bukovina, and Carpathian Ukraine.
• After 1918 the term Ruthenia was applied only to the easternmost province of Czechoslovakia, which was also known as Carpathian Ukraine, or by its Czech name, Podkarpatská Rus [Sub-Carpathian Russia]; for the history of this area from 1918, see Transcarpathian Region.
• Culturally, however, the Ruthenians were distinct from the Ukrainians, especially after 1596, when the Orthodox Church of the Western Ukraine entered into union with the Roman Catholic Church, and after 1649, when a similar union was effected in Hungary.
• The Ruthenian Uniate Church of the Byzantine (see Roman Catholic Church) thus included the majority of the Ruthenians in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, while the Greek Orthodox Church was fully restored (17th cent.) in the Russian part of the Ukraine.
• When all Ruthenians were united (1945) in Soviet Ukraine, government pressure resulted in the secession of the Ruthenian Uniate Church from Rome and its reunion with the Russian Orthodox Church.
• In 1989 the Uniate Church broke with the Russian Orthodox Church and reestablished its ties with Rome.

Ruthenian Woman

Ruthenian woman from the former Kingdom of Ruthenia. By Augustus F. Sherman.

Throughout his tenure as a registry clerk with the Immigration Division of Ellis Island, Augustus F. Sherman systematically photographed more than 200 families, groups, and individuals while they were being held by customs for special investigations.

This image was chosen in collaboration with Ellis Island and is from the book Ellis Island Portraits 1905-1920.

It is one of Sherman's many striking portraits, which predate August Sander's cataloging efforts by several years.

Ruthenian Wedding

A large loaf, “wedding loaf,” is prepared and baked by relations and friends invited for the purpose, who sing certain customary songs while the baking is in progress.

Besides this “korowaj,” smaller loaves of the same shape are made.

From “Customs of the World” by Walter Hutchinson 1931.

Ruthenian Spring Festival

In spring, before sowing, the peasants say prayers on the field.

Tapers are burnt in a three-branched candlestick between which and the dorn are placed two loaves of bread, the symbol of their hopes.

From “Customs of the World” by Walter Hutchinson 1931.

Ruthenian Factoids

Ruthenia on Answers.com - A variety of information about Ruthenia from Answers.com.

Maps of Eastern Slovakia - An informative website of Eastern Slovakia Genealogy Research Strategies including many maps.

Slovak and Carpatho-Rusyn Genealogy Research Pages - The Eastern Slovakia, Slovak and Carpatho-Rusyn Genealogical Research Page offers tools, resources, and information to help you search your Slovak or Carpatho-Rusyn family history and ancestry. You will also find links to a wealth of information on the area now known as Slovakia.

Carpatho-Rusyn Society - The Carpatho-Rusyn Society is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to manifesting Carpatho-Rusyn culture in the United States and supporting Rusyn culture in the Homeland in east central Europe. It works to educate Rusyns and non-Rusyns about Rusyn culture and history, and to support the development of Rusyn culture on both sides of the Atlantic.

Over the hills of Ruthenia - This book is a replica, produced from digital images of the original. It was scanned at the University of Toronto Libraries and may contain defects, missing pages or blemishes due to the original source content. The UT libraries have worked with various digital partners to provide the best possible customer experience and hope you enjoy the results.

The Russians And Ruthenians In America Bolsheviks Or Brothers - This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.

We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.


The Ruthenia Feedback Zone
Drop me a note -- Ruthenia enthusiast or not. Are you researching your family’s ancestry with Ruthenian origins? Had you heard of Ruthenia before?

History: Ruthenia was originally created on Squidoo by JaguarJulie on April 21, 2006. On September 7, 2011 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content. Highest lensrank ever achieved: #2,703 overall. Lens #22 in the quest for Giant Squid 100 Club Charter Member 2007.