Cherub Limoges Box with I Love You Book
A small cherub keeps company with an open book that reads I Love You, a message as sweet as the little figure delivering it. This hand-painted porcelain Limoges box was made in Limoges, France, and it says in one glance what can be hard to put into words.
Cupid's Own Library
Cherubs have stood for love and devotion in French art for centuries, from painted ceilings to Valentine cards. Pairing one with a book turns the idea into a love letter you can hold. Each figure is brushed by hand, so its soft skin tones and the lettering on the pages vary slightly from box to box.
Pages of Devotion
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
- Fits angel, cherub, romance and Valentine collections
- Sits sweetly beside heart and love bird pieces
Words Worth Keeping
Give it on Valentine's Day, on a wedding anniversary, or simply on an ordinary Tuesday when someone needs reminding. It suits a spouse who keeps every card, a book lover who reads poetry aloud, or a bride on the morning of her wedding. A bedside table, a vanity or a writing desk makes a fine home for it.
Porcelain has been made in Limoges since the late 1700s, when fine white kaolin clay was found near Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, and the craft still carries messages like this one across generations.