Victorian Ladies Boot Limoges Box with Black Roses

Black roses wind across this Victorian ladies boot, giving a classic shape a dramatic, romantic edge. Painted by hand in Limoges, France, it is a porcelain Limoges box with a gothic flair.

Romance in a Darker Shade

The Victorians had a taste for drama, from mourning jewelry to elaborate floral symbolism, and black roses fit that sensibility perfectly. On a tall ladies boot, the dark blooms read as both elegant and a little mysterious, setting this piece apart from the usual pastel florals.

Steps Through the Shoe Closet

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A striking addition to a shoe, Victorian or gothic collection
• Pairs with the black and white striped Victorian boot

For the Romantic With an Edge

This is a clever present for someone who loves gothic novels, vintage fashion or Halloween decorating with style. It also suits a shoe collector who already owns plenty of pinks and whites and wants something bolder. Place it on a vanity, a dressing table or a glass shelf beside lace gloves and cameo jewelry.

Victorian boots remain one of the most collected shoe forms in porcelain, and a black rose version stands out in any lineup. It brings a hint of mystery to an otherwise sweet collection.