Cobalt Blue Pacifier Limoges Box, Numbered Edition

Deep cobalt blue and shaped like a baby's pacifier, this little porcelain piece marks the arrival of a new son, grandson or nephew. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, and one of a numbered limited edition of 750.

Cobalt for the Cradle

The pacifier is one of the most familiar objects of the first year, which is exactly why it works so well in porcelain. The rounded shield, the ring handle and the strong cobalt color read clearly at a glance, and the hand-painted finish gives it a softness that a plastic original never had.

First Year Keepsakes

Parents often tuck a hospital bracelet, a first curl of hair or a tiny tooth inside a box like this, then set it on a nursery shelf where it can be seen but not handled. Years later it moves to a dresser or a curio cabinet as a reminder of those early months.

Shower and Christening Table

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France, numbered within an edition of 750
• A considered baby shower, christening or new grandparent present
• Pairs with the pink pacifier box for twins or a brother and sister

Grandparents in particular like giving a numbered piece, since it feels like something meant to be kept rather than outgrown.