{"title":"Circus and Carnival Limoges Boxes","description":"\u003cp\u003eCircus and carnival Limoges boxes bring the midway home without the sawdust. Merry go rounds turn in red, purple, pastel green and pink and blue, one with white bumper cars parked alongside. A big top tent raises its striped roof, a box of popcorn waits by the gate and a carnival ride spins a load of mice. Clowns are the main act, and a bright French clown strikes a pose, a tall clown towers over the rest, and smaller ones carry bouquets, balloons or a drum. Clown faces even turn up on wrapped lollipops in pink, blue and orange, and a teddy bear clown brings a little teddy clown of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe menagerie keeps the show moving. Circus elephants parade, a tiger balances on a blue base and a mini panda stands on a circus drum. A bunny carousel and a mouse swing ride add a lighter touch, and a Christmas carousel turns the season into a fair. Each piece is Hand-Painted porcelain from Limoges, France, with a hinged lid and clasp. Set a carousel under a lamp so the colors catch, or give a clown to the friend who never misses the county fair.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"purple-merry-go-round-carousel-carnival-ride-limoges-box-figurine","title":"Carnival Carousel Limoges Box in Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eA merry go round in purple tones turns this porcelain box into a little carnival ride, complete with its canopy and carousel horses. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, with the whole ride forming the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRound and Round in Purple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarousels are one of the most loved themes in Limoges collecting, and the purple version is among the brightest. The painter works the canopy and horses by hand, so the colors and details shift a little from one box to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCalliope Music on the Shelf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is hard to look at a carousel without hearing the music in your head. This one brings that feeling of a summer fair to a curio cabinet, a nursery shelf or a playroom bookcase for grown-ups who never quite outgrew the ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJoining the Midway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA colorful fit for a carousel, carnival or circus collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with the pastel green and classic merry go round boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarousel collectors like to gather every color, and this purple ride makes a fine birthday present for anyone whose favorite color is purple, a remembrance of a first date at the county fair, or a happy keepsake for a new grandmother. 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Every part of the merry go round is hand-painted in Limoges, France, and the whole ride forms the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpringtime on the Carousel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel green brings to mind new leaves and spring mornings, and it gives this carousel a quieter look than the brighter versions. The painter works the ride by hand, so each box has slight differences in its color and details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Color for the Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits a carousel, carnival or amusement park collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with the purple and classic merry go round boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGentle Rides and Sweet Memories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarousel collectors often try to gather every color, and the pastel green is a favorite for a calmer display. It suits a nursery shelf, a spring mantel arrangement, or a curio cabinet beside other fairground pieces. It makes a sweet present for a new baby, an Easter basket surprise for a grown-up collector, or a remembrance of a favorite amusement park visited long ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall porcelain boxes became fashionable in 18th-century France for snuff, pills and beauty patches, and today's carousel boxes show how far the playful side of the craft has traveled since.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Limoges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701666484382,"sku":"ALVIN9J154","price":489.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6617\/8441\/files\/Pastel-Green-Carousel-Figurine.jpg?v=1753916168"},{"product_id":"merry-go-round-carousel-limoges-box-figurine-1","title":"Classic Merry Go Round Limoges Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic merry go round, the centerpiece of every county fair, is the shape of this porcelain box. The carousel is hand-painted in Limoges, France, in festive colors that call up the music and lights of the midway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ride Everyone Remembers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost everyone has a memory of a carousel, whether it was a first ride, a first date or a summer evening at the fair. This box captures that feeling in porcelain, with the ride painted by hand so each one has its own mix of color and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWithout a Single Color Theme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the traditional version, made for anyone who wants a carousel in classic festive tones rather than one color. It anchors a carousel collection beautifully and sits well beside the purple and pastel green versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFairground Favorites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits a carousel, carnival or fairground collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA happy reminder of a first date at the fair or a birthday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes a joyful present for a birthday, an anniversary for a couple who met at a fair, or a new grandmother who loves bright pieces. Set it in a curio cabinet, on a nursery shelf, or in a game room among other carnival themes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Limoges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701670580382,"sku":"ALVIN9J111","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6617\/8441\/files\/Merry-Go-Round-Carousel-Delight.jpg?v=1753914290"},{"product_id":"circus-elephant-limoges-box-figurine-1","title":"Circus Elephant Porcelain Limoges Box Figurine","description":"\u003cp\u003eA circus elephant steps into the spotlight on this porcelain figurine box, ready for the grand parade around the big top. It was modeled and painted by hand in Limoges, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnder the Big Top\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElephants were the stars of the traveling circus for generations, leading the parade into town and drawing crowds to the center ring. This piece remembers that old-time spectacle with affection, capturing the gentle giant as a performer rather than a wild animal on the savanna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJoining the Parade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits a circus, carnival or elephant collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with clown, carousel, ringmaster and popcorn pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Elephant for Good Luck\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany people consider elephant figures a sign of good fortune, which makes this one a cheerful present for a new job, a new home or a graduation. Elephant collectors are a devoted bunch, and a circus elephant adds a festive twist to a shelf of more serious safari pieces. Display it on a bookcase, a desk or a playful corner cabinet devoted to the carnival. 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Put them together and you have the sound and color of the big top in a single piece, a happy reminder of popcorn, sawdust and brass bands. Clowns were made to be seen from the top row of the bleachers, and that showman spirit is what this piece celebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStrike Up the Band\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis figure sits naturally beside a circus elephant, a carousel or a ringmaster, and it brings energy to a music themed shelf alongside other instruments. Clown collectors often group their pieces by act, and a drummer is a fine addition to the parade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Will March to This Drum\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA drummer or percussion teacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA circus fan with a soft spot for vintage posters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA friend who brings the fun to every party\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimoges boxes are traditionally painted by hand once the porcelain has been fired, so each clown's colors vary slightly from the next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Limoges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701681655966,"sku":"ALVIN8C279","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6617\/8441\/files\/Circus-Clown-w-Drum-Circus-Clown.jpg?v=1753900422"},{"product_id":"bunny-carnival-ride-carousel-limoges-box-figurine","title":"Bunny Carousel Ride Porcelain Limoges Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eBunnies take a spin on a carnival carousel, circling round and round to music only they can hear. This porcelain figurine box was painted by hand in Limoges, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRound and Round We Go\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarousels have been a fairground favorite since the nineteenth century, when carved horses first began their endless gallop. Swapping the horses for bunnies gives this ride a springtime charm, just right for anyone who smiles at the sound of a calliope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCarnival Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits a carousel, carnival, rabbit or Easter collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with circus elephant, clown and bunny pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Ticket to Joy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it for Easter, a spring birthday or a first date anniversary at the county fair. 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It is a fun present for a teen driver who just passed the road test, with a wink at all that practice bumping into things. Retired carnival workers and ride operators will love seeing their trade in porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay it beside the horse carousel box in this collection for a little fairground on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Limoges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701705478302,"sku":"ALVIN3S353","price":589.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6617\/8441\/files\/White-Bumper-Car-Carousel.jpg?v=1753910702"},{"product_id":"circus-tent-porcelain-limoges-trinket-box","title":"Big Top Circus Tent Porcelain Limoges Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep right up: the big top is raised, the flags are flying and the show is about to begin. 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