Wind-Up Alarm Clock Porcelain Limoges Box

An old fashioned wind-up alarm clock, the kind that once rattled whole households awake, takes shape here in porcelain. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, so it keeps time only in paint and never rings.

Rise and Shine, Quietly

Before phones took over the job, a wind-up clock sat on nearly every nightstand, and its loud ring was part of every morning. This porcelain version keeps the familiar shape without the noise, which is a relief to anyone who has ever slept through one. Each clock is painted by hand, so details vary a little from box to box.

Off the Clock at Last

It makes a funny retirement present for someone who can finally ignore the alarm, or a graduation token for a student about to face early classes. It also suits a night owl, a new homeowner, or a friend who collects household miniatures. Place it on a nightstand, a desk or a bookshelf, where it adds a little humor without a single tick.

Time Well Spent Together

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Belongs with home, clock and vintage household pieces
• Pairs with telephone, typewriter and radio boxes