Crackle Gold and Dark Blue Purse Shape Limoges Box

Dark blue meets crackle gold on this purse shaped porcelain box, an evening bag fit for a gala or an opera night. The gold and blue were laid on by hand in Limoges, France, as a Limoges box.

Midnight Clutch, Golden Crackle

A crackle finish gives gold an aged, textured look, like antique gilding on an old frame. Paired with dark blue, it turns this little purse into something formal and a bit mysterious. Because the work is done by hand, the crackle pattern differs on every piece.

Opera Night Accessories

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Joins other purse shapes in a handbag grouping
• Fits a blue and gold or evening wear theme

Dressed for the Occasion

This is a polished present for a black-tie anniversary, a gala chairwoman, a symphony patron, or a mother of the bride. It also suits a fashion lover celebrating a milestone birthday, or a friend who always dresses for dinner.

Old Fashion, Long Tradition

Small porcelain boxes became fashionable in 18th-century France for snuff, pills and beauty patches, carried by people who cared deeply about style. A purse shaped box continues that idea. Display it on a vanity beside a jewelry tray, a dresser in the guest room, or a glass shelf where the gold shows its texture.