Round Fleur de Lis Limoges Box

The fleur de lis, the stylized lily that came to stand for France itself, is the star of this round Limoges box. It is hand-painted porcelain made in Limoges, France, with a simple shape that lets the emblem speak.

Lily of the French Crown

For centuries the fleur de lis appeared on royal banners, coats of arms and coronation robes. Today it turns up everywhere from Quebec flags to New Orleans street signs, which gives this small round box a surprisingly wide circle of admirers.

Round Shapes, Royal Roots

A round box is one of the oldest Limoges forms, recalling the snuff and patch boxes carried in 18th-century France. Pairing that classic form with a heraldic emblem gives the piece a formal, historic feel without any fuss.

Where the Emblem Belongs

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a France, Paris or heraldry themed collection
• Thoughtful after a trip to France, or for New Orleans and Quebec fans

It sits well on a desk beside a letter opener, on an entry table, or on a shelf of travel souvenirs. Saints fans, French language teachers and anyone with family roots in France tend to recognize it at once.