Rochard Seashell Limoges Box in Brown

Shaped like a seashell washed up after the tide, this porcelain box is finished in warm brown tones that recall a beach at low water. It is a Rochard Limoges box, made and painted by hand in Limoges, France.

Low Tide Treasure

Beachcombers know the thrill of spotting a perfect shell in the sand, and this piece keeps that feeling close at hand. The brown coloring gives it a natural, earthy look rather than the bright pastels seen on many coastal pieces. Rochard paints each one individually, so the tones vary from box to box.

Along the Wrack Line

• A Rochard design, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• Groups with starfish, sand dollar and conch pieces
• Fits a coastal cottage, shore or ocean collection

Where the Sea Breeze Blows

Set it on a beach house bookshelf, a bathroom vanity with a nautical theme, or a windowsill that catches the afternoon light. It suits anyone who returns to the same stretch of coast every summer, a sailor, or a friend who just bought a lake or seaside cottage. Pair it with a bowl of real shells from your own trips and it will blend in beautifully.

White Clay Beginnings

The story of Limoges porcelain began in 1768, when deposits of kaolin, a fine white clay, were found near Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche. Production in the region took off in the decades that followed, and the city has been known for porcelain ever since.