Half Apple Limoges Box with Stem

Half an apple, cut clean through with its little stem still attached, forms this porcelain box. Painted by hand in Limoges, France, this Limoges box turns an everyday piece of fruit into a crisp, cheerful keepsake.

Straight From the Orchard

Apples have stood for knowledge, health and the start of the school year for as long as anyone can remember. Showing the fruit halved, with the stem in place, gives the shape a fresh-picked feel, as if it had just been sliced on a farmhouse cutting board.

Teachers, Bakers and Growers

An apple has always been the classic thank-you for a teacher, and this porcelain version lasts far longer than the real thing. It also suits an orchard owner, a pie baker who wins every county fair, or a friend just back from an autumn picking trip.

Fruit Bowl Favorites

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits fruit, apple and kitchen groupings
• Pairs with pear, cherry and strawberry shapes

Kitchen Hutch Ready

Rest it on a kitchen hutch shelf, a windowsill above the sink or a teacher's desk at home. In fall it slips easily into a harvest display beside gourds and baskets.