Hand-Painted Royal Crown Limoges Box

A royal crown, the sort worn on coronation day, is the shape of this porcelain box, painted by hand in rich colors. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, with the crown itself forming the piece.

Fit for a Coronation

Crowns carry a sense of ceremony that few other shapes can match. The painter picks out the bands and points of the crown in deep, regal tones, so even a small piece has real presence on a shelf.

A Seat in the Royal Court

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Belongs in a royalty, England or travel souvenir collection
• Pairs with castle, throne, scepter and palace guard pieces

Crowning Moments

A crown says that someone is the king or queen of the day, which makes this box a natural fit for a graduation, a promotion or a milestone birthday. It also suits a souvenir of a trip to London, a remembrance for anyone who follows the royal family, or a prom queen's keepsake. Set it on a bookshelf with history titles, on a desk at the office, or in a curio cabinet among other travel pieces.

Many Limoges boxes are painted after the white porcelain is fired and then fitted with metal mounts by hand, so a regal subject like this gets plenty of individual attention.