Rochard Cannon and Cannonball Limoges Box

A cannon stands at the ready, its cannonball beside it, in this porcelain salute to military history. Rochard hand-paints the piece in Limoges, France, a Limoges box for those who know their forts, battlefields and regimental lore.

Fire When Ready

Cannons have guarded harbors, castle walls and battlefields for centuries, from Napoleon's campaigns to the Revolutionary War. Rochard renders the cannon and its ball in porcelain, painted by hand so each piece shows the slight differences of a real brush.

The History Buff's Desk

Set it on a study desk beside a stack of military histories, on a library shelf with maps and ship models, or in a den cabinet. It is a fitting thank-you for a veteran, a reenactor, a history teacher or a museum docent. It also marks a visit to Gettysburg, Fort Sumter, Les Invalides or another battlefield landmark, and suits a promotion or retirement from the armed forces.

Arsenal of Pairings

• A Rochard design hand-painted in Limoges, France
• Fits a military history, patriotic or fort collection
• Pairs with flag, eagle and soldier boxes