Early 20Th Century With Blue Overglazed Intertwined ''L'' Centering ''S'' Mark The Serpentine-Outline Porcelain Hinged Box Polychrome And Gilt-Painted With Flowers And Scrolling Folige, The Lid Centering A Scene Of Venice 4.75'' H X 12'' W X 9.375'' D The Manufacture nationale de S????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????vres is one of the principal European porcelain manufactories. It is located in S????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????vres, Hauts-de-Seine, France. It is the continuation of Vincennes porcelain, founded in 1740, which moved to S????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????vres in 1756. It has been owned by the French crown or government since 1759, and has always maintained the highest standards of quality. Almost immediately, it replaced Meissen porcelain as the standard-setter among European porcelain factories, retaining this position until at least the 19th century.