Crowned Frog Prince Rochard Limoges Box
A frog wears a royal crown on this Rochard porcelain box, waiting patiently for the kiss that will break the spell. It was hand-painted in Limoges, France, straight from the pages of a fairy tale.
Waiting for a Kiss
The Brothers Grimm first wrote down the tale of the Frog King in 1812, and the story has been retold ever since. The crowned frog has become shorthand for hidden worth, for looking past appearances to the prince inside. The crown and the frog are painted by hand, so each one has its own expression.
Royal Pond Pairings
- A Rochard piece, hand-painted in Limoges, France
- Joins love frogs, lily pad and princess subjects
- Fits a frog, fairy tale or storybook collection
Happily Ever After Present
It makes a playful present for a bride the night before the wedding, a friend who just met her prince, or a single friend still kissing frogs with good humor. Frog collectors will want it on the shelf with the rest of the pond. It also suits a vanity, a dresser top or a bookshelf next to an old copy of Grimm's tales.
Many Limoges boxes are painted only after the white porcelain is fired, which is how the colors stay so clean.