Bon Bon Candy Jar Porcelain Limoges Box

A candy jar brims with colorful bonbons, the kind that once lined the counter of every sweet shop. This hand-painted porcelain Limoges box, made in Limoges, France, captures that cheerful jar of treats in miniature.

Sweets on the Counter

Bonbons, from the French word for good, have tempted shoppers for generations. Here the jar and its colorful candies are painted by hand, so the mix of colors shifts a little from one jar to the next, as if each were freshly filled.

The Candy Counter Shelf

Set it on a kitchen shelf, a reception desk or a game room bookshelf, where it adds a pop of color. It groups well with popcorn, cotton candy, carousel and circus tent pieces for a carnival theme, or with cupcakes and pies for a sweet shop display.

A Sweet Treat That Lasts

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A fun present for a candy maker, chocolatier or dentist with a sense of humor
• A playful thank-you for a receptionist who keeps a candy dish full

Valentine's Day, birthdays and Halloween are all good occasions to give it. It brings back memories of choosing a treat from a big glass jar on the counter.