Orange Hat with Flowers Limoges Porcelain Box

A lady's hat in warm orange, trimmed with painted flowers, makes up this cheerful porcelain box. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, and the brim and crown together give it its shape.

Hats Off to Orange

Most hat boxes lean toward pale pastels, so the orange color sets this one apart right away. The floral motifs bring to mind garden parties, Easter bonnets and Sunday hats worn to brunch.

Bonnet Season

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a hat, fashion or flower themed collection
• Pairs well with purse, shoe and perfume bottle pieces

Ready for the Derby

Place it on a dressing table, a vanity or a bookshelf that could use a spot of warm color. It suits a friend who never misses a derby party or a spring tea, and it makes a bright birthday present for anyone who loves orange.

The Clay Behind the Color

Limoges became a porcelain town after kaolin, a fine white clay, was found near Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche in 1768. That pure white body is what lets bright colors like this orange show so clearly.