Green Derby Hat Porcelain Limoges Box

A green derby hat, rounded and smart, is the subject of this hand-painted porcelain Limoges box from Limoges, France. Its deep color gives it a dapper, old world charm.

Bowler Brim and Emerald Hue

The derby, or bowler, was once the everyday hat of bankers, shopkeepers and racegoers alike. Done up in green, it takes on a festive personality that brings to mind both a day at the races and a parade on the seventeenth of March.

Off to the Races

Horse racing fans will appreciate it on a shelf beside programs and betting slips from a favorite track, and it adds a playful note to a Derby Day party. It also sits well in a hat collection next to top hats, fedoras and caps, where the green stands apart.

Pinned for St. Patrick

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A cheerful choice for Irish themed and March displays
• Goes with shamrocks, lamp posts and pots of gold

Anyone with Irish roots, a love of horse racing or an eye for classic menswear could be the right person for this piece. Give it as a birthday present, a St. Patrick's Day surprise or a thank you to the host of the annual Derby party. On a mantel each March, it makes a small, cheerful nod to the season, then moves back to the hat shelf for the rest of the year.