Ice Skates Resting on a Snowy Book Limoges Box

A pair of ice skates rests on top of a snow-dusted book, as if someone just came in from the pond to read by the fire. This winter vignette is a Rochard Limoges box, made of porcelain and hand-painted in Limoges, France.

Blades on the Bookshelf

Rochard brought together two quiet winter pleasures in one small piece: a day of skating and an evening with a good story. The skates, the book and the light covering of snow are all painted by hand, so every example has its own slightly different touches.

A Rink Side Reading Nook

• A Rochard winter design from Limoges, France
• Fits a figure skating, hockey or winter sports grouping
• Also at home among book, library and reading themed pieces

When the Pond Freezes Over

Put it on a bookcase from the first frost through February, or let it share a mantel with snowmen and mittens. It is a thoughtful pick for a figure skater after a first competition, a coach at the end of the season, or a reader who loves curling up when the weather turns cold. It also suits anyone who grew up lacing skates on a frozen lake and still remembers the sound of the blades.