Santa Caught in the Chimney Limoges Box

Santa has gotten himself stuck in the chimney on this porcelain box, a comic moment from the busiest night of his year. The scene was painted by hand in Limoges, France, as a holiday Limoges box.

Too Many Cookies

Every family has joked about Santa squeezing down a narrow chimney, and this piece catches him at exactly the wrong moment. It is a funny, warm take on Christmas Eve that always gets a laugh. Hand painting gives each Santa slight variations in color and expression.

Rooftop Regulars

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Joins reindeer, sleigh and stocking pieces in a Christmas grouping
• Fits a Santa or holiday humor collection

Stuck on the Holidays

This is a great present for the family comedian, a chimney sweep, a firefighter, or anyone who leaves out a plate of cookies every December. It also suits a Secret Santa exchange, a holiday hostess thank-you, or a first Christmas in a home with a real fireplace.

From Snuff to Santa

Little porcelain boxes became popular in 18th-century France for snuff, pills and beauty patches, and today they are collected by theme. Christmas pieces are among the most loved. Set this one on the mantel right above the stockings, where the joke lands best.