Rochard Hot Air Balloon Santa Limoges Box with Brass Stand
Santa has traded his sleigh for a hot air balloon, taking to the sky with festive flair. Rochard made this hand-painted porcelain Limoges box in Limoges, France, and set it on a brass stand.
Up, Up and Away on Christmas Eve
The first manned hot air balloon flight took off from Paris in 1783, launched by the Montgolfier brothers, so a French balloon for Santa feels just right. Seeing Santa float through the winter sky instead of dashing behind reindeer gives the holiday a fresh, playful twist.
Floating Above the Tree
- A Rochard Santa piece, hand-painted in Limoges, France
- Displayed on a brass stand
- Pairs well with rooftop Santa, snowmobile Santa and snowman boxes
Lofty Holiday Display
The brass stand lifts the balloon so it reads well on a mantel, a holiday buffet or a shelf near the tree. It makes a memorable present for a pilot, a balloon festival fan, a travel lover or any collector who gathers Santas from around the world. It also suits a December birthday or a Christmas Eve family tradition.