Red Nutcracker on a Blue Base Limoges Box

A red-coated nutcracker soldier stands guard on a blue base, ready for the holiday season. Painted by hand in Limoges, France, this porcelain Limoges box brings the magic of the Christmas ballet to the shelf.

Guarding the Christmas Tree

Nutcrackers have stood watch over German Christmas markets for centuries, and Tchaikovsky's ballet made them a holiday star around the world. With his red uniform and blue base, this soldier carries the bright, festive colors that collectors love to set out each December. Families who attend the ballet each year often collect a nutcracker to mark every performance.

A Holiday Regiment

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Suits a Christmas, nutcracker or ballet collection
• Pairs with toy soldier, Christmas tree and ballerina pieces

Standing Watch in December

Set him on the mantel, beside a tabletop tree, or in a row with other nutcrackers on a holiday shelf. He makes a cheerful present for a ballet student after her first performance, a nutcracker collector, a holiday hostess, or a family starting new Christmas traditions. Teachers and dance instructors also enjoy receiving him before the winter break.