Escargot Snail Porcelain Limoges Box

Few creatures say France quite like the escargot, and this one carries its coiled shell with real dignity. It is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box, made in Limoges, France, that pays tribute to the most famous snail on any bistro menu.

A Bistro Favorite in Porcelain

In Burgundy, snails baked in garlic and parsley butter are a classic first course, and this piece nods to that tradition with a wink. The spiral of the shell and the stretched body are shaped and painted by hand, so each snail has its own small character.

Slow and Steady Company

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a French food, cafe or bistro collection
• Pairs with garden critters like frogs, ladybugs and turtles

From the Garden to the Table

A home cook who has tackled a French menu, a friend just back from Paris, or a gardener who has made peace with the snails in the lettuce bed would each find something to enjoy in it. It looks right on a kitchen windowsill, on a sideboard beside a wine rack, or in a curio cabinet with other French themed pieces. Bring it to a dinner party as a thank-you for the host who served the escargots.