Porcelain Hat Limoges Box, Sevre Roses with Hat Inside
Shaped as a lady's hat and wrapped in the Sevre roses pattern, this porcelain piece hides a second, tiny hat inside. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, with the surprise waiting for whoever opens the lid.
A Hat Within a Hat
The inside surprise is what makes this design memorable. From the outside you see the rose-covered brim and crown, but lifting the top reveals a miniature hat tucked within. It is a small joke that collectors love to show visitors.
Millinery and Roses
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
- Belongs with hat, fashion or Sevre roses pieces
- Pairs nicely with shoe, handbag and parasol boxes
Tea Party Ready
Set it on a vanity, a guest room dresser or a shelf of floral pieces where the roses can carry the color. It makes a charming present for a garden party hostess, a Mother's Day surprise, or a thank-you for the friend who never leaves home without the right hat. For anyone who keeps a hat collection of the full-size kind, it makes a natural little companion.
Opening it the first time is half the fun, so let the recipient find the hidden hat on their own.