Pineapple Hand-Painted Porcelain Limoges Box
A pineapple, crowned with its spiky leaves, stands proud in hand-painted porcelain, an age-old emblem of welcome and good cheer. This Limoges box was made in Limoges, France, and it brings a little tropical sunshine to the shelf.
The Host's Old Emblem
In colonial times a pineapple on the table signaled a generous host, since the fruit was scarce and costly. Over the years it became a symbol of hospitality carved over doorways and painted on dishes. This box carries that friendly message, painted entirely by hand so each piece has its own slight variations.
Island Breeze Pairings
Pair it with the fruit bowl on gold stand for a hospitality theme, or set it beside lemon, cherry and other fruit boxes in a sunny kitchen grouping. It also fits a beach house shelf or a Hawaiian travel collection.
Aloha in Porcelain
- Hand-painted porcelain made in Limoges, France
- The traditional emblem of welcome and hospitality
- A tropical accent for fruit, kitchen or island collections
Give it as a housewarming present, a thank-you to a gracious host, or a welcome for a new neighbor. It suits anyone just back from a trip to Hawaii or the Caribbean, and it makes a sweet nod for a bed and breakfast owner who greets every guest with a smile and a fresh pot of coffee.