Merry Go Round Carousel in Pastel Green, Limoges Box

Soft pastel green sets a gentle tone on this porcelain carousel, a carnival ride shown in miniature. Every part of the merry go round is hand-painted in Limoges, France, and the whole ride forms the box.

Springtime on the Carousel

Pastel 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.

A Color for the Collection

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a carousel, carnival or amusement park collection
• Pairs with the purple and classic merry go round boxes

Gentle Rides and Sweet Memories

Carousel 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.

Small 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.