Egg Shaped Limoges Box with Sevre Roses

An egg-shaped porcelain box carries the Sevre roses pattern all the way around its shell, with painted blooms covering the curved surface. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, a classic form dressed in a classic pattern.

Roses Around the Shell

The egg is one of the oldest and best loved shapes in Limoges porcelain, and the rose pattern suits its rounded lines. Turn it in your hand and the flowers keep going, with no plain back side to hide.

A Nest of Sevre Pieces

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A strong fit for an egg, floral or Sevre roses collection
• Sits nicely with the rose pattern heart, hat and telephone

Moments to Mark With Roses

Roses and eggs both carry old associations with love and new beginnings, so this piece works well for a wedding, an anniversary or Easter morning. Set it on a small stand on a dresser, in a china cabinet beside teacups, or on a side table where the pattern can be seen from all sides. It also makes a graceful present for a mother of the bride, or for anyone who keeps a garden of roses and would like one bloom that never fades.