Two Pigeons in Pastel Colors Limoges Box

Two pigeons share the scene in soft pastel colors on this gentle, hand-painted porcelain Limoges box. Made in Limoges, France, it carries the quiet sweetness of a pair that belongs together.

Birds of a Feather

Doves and pigeons have stood for love, loyalty and peace for thousands of years, and pairs of them often appear on wedding decorations. Here the pastel feathers are painted by hand, so the soft tones vary a little from one box to the next.

A Pair for a Pair

This makes a tender anniversary present, a bridal shower thank-you, or a wedding table memento for the couple. It also suits two friends who have been close for decades, or grandparents celebrating fifty years together. Pigeon fanciers and backyard bird watchers will appreciate it as well.

Nesting Spots

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A gentle piece for a bird, wedding or anniversary collection
• Pairs with heart, love letter and wedding cake boxes

An Old Fashion Revived

Small porcelain boxes became fashionable in 18th-century France for snuff, pills and beauty patches, and many were exchanged as love tokens. This one carries on that sentimental tradition on a dresser, a vanity or a bedside table.