Small Oval Blue Limoges Box with Gold Stripes
Blue porcelain banded with gold stripes makes this mini oval box crisp and tailored, like a dress uniform with brass buttons. Painted by hand in Limoges, France, the little Limoges box has a classic look that never goes out of fashion.
Navy and Gilt
Blue and gold is one of the most traditional pairings in French porcelain, seen on royal services and fine tableware for centuries. On a mini oval it becomes something you can hold in one hand, with the gold stripes giving the plain shape structure and polish.
Small Box, Old Tradition
Small porcelain boxes became fashionable in 18th-century France for snuff, pills and beauty patches, and many of the earliest were simple ovals like this one. Its size and form tie it directly to that long line of pocket-sized French boxes.
Who Will Treasure It
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
- Fits classic oval, blue and gold, and miniature groupings
- A tasteful present for a host, graduate or colleague
Tucked Into the Day
Its mini size suits a nightstand, a desk drawer top or a vanity tray. Set beside other classic shapes, it adds a note of order and polish to a mixed collection.