Maroon Perfume Limoges Box with Painted Flowers

Deep maroon gives this perfume-themed porcelain box a rich, wine-dark ground, with flowers painted across it for contrast. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, and it stands out among the paler vanity pieces.

Burgundy and Blossoms

Most perfume boxes lean toward pastels, so the darker maroon gives this one a more dramatic, evening-wear feel. The painted flowers soften that depth and keep the piece feminine. Each one is painted by hand, so the blooms and their colors vary slightly from box to box.

An Evening Scent

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Joins pink and floral perfume pieces as a darker accent
• Fits a perfume, vanity or dressing table collection

Where Wine Tones Belong

Set it on a white marble counter, a light wood dresser or a cream vanity tray, where the deep color can really show. It makes a thoughtful present for a woman whose favorite color runs to wine and burgundy, a fragrance fan celebrating a fall birthday, or a bride whose wedding palette included maroon. It also suits a friend who wears the same evening perfume every year for her anniversary dinner. Collectors who already own several pastel perfume boxes often look for a darker one to balance the group.