Dark Blue and Gold Heart Limoges Box with Flowers

Deep dark blue fills this heart shaped porcelain box, set off with gold and a spray of painted flowers. Painted entirely by hand in Limoges, France, it is a Limoges heart with a rich, formal look.

Gilded Affection

Dark blue and gold is a classic pairing, the colors of evening gowns, royal crests and fine china. On a heart they turn a simple symbol of love into something more stately. The flowers soften the effect and bring warmth to the deep ground.

Heartfelt Companions

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a heart, floral or blue and gold collection
• Pairs well with cobalt, navy and gilded pieces

Anniversaries in Blue

This heart suits a sapphire anniversary, a wedding day thank you for the mother of the bride, or a birthday for someone born in September. Set it on a dark wood dresser, a glass shelf with soft lighting or a writing desk beside a framed photo. The gold catches lamplight beautifully in the evening.

Fired at High Heat

Limoges porcelain is hard-paste porcelain, fired at very high temperatures, and that strong white body is what the painter decorates by hand.