Fruit Teapot Hand-Painted Limoges Box

A teapot decorated with fruit sets a cheerful tone for afternoon tea, as if the kettle has just come to a boil. The decoration on this porcelain teapot box was applied by hand in Limoges, France.

Steeped in Tradition

Teapots have been a favorite subject in porcelain for centuries, since tea arrived in Europe along with fine china from the East. Covering this one with fruit gives it a fresh, orchard-bright personality. Each piece is painted by hand, so the fruit varies a little in color and placement.

Tea Party Companions

Group it with teacups, cake and dessert pieces for a full tea party scene, or let it join cherry, lemon and pineapple boxes on a fruit-themed shelf. It also looks lovely on a kitchen hutch among real teapots and mismatched china.

Time for a Cuppa

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A teapot decorated with fruit
• Fits tea, kitchen and teapot collections

It makes a warm present for a tea drinker who has a favorite blend for every mood, a host of monthly tea parties, or a friend who owns a cozy tea room. It also suits a mother who taught everyone to warm the pot first, a British friend far from home, or a teapot collector looking for something new. A cup of tea and good company never go out of style.