Oval Limoges Box with Sailboat

On top of this oval porcelain box, a little sailboat catches the breeze, turning the lid into a calm afternoon on the water. The oval box and its boat were made in Limoges, France, and painted by hand as a classic Limoges box.

Setting Sail on an Oval

The oval is one of the most traditional Limoges box shapes, and placing a sailboat on top gives the classic form a sporting, seaside personality. The boat and the box are both painted by hand, so details shift slightly from one example to another.

Crew for the Collection

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Pairs with lighthouse, beach chair and seagull pieces
• Belongs in a nautical, lake house or sailing club collection

Anchored at Home

Give it to a weekend sailor on retirement, a couple marking an anniversary on the coast, or someone who just joined the local sailing club. A side table in a beach cottage, a bookshelf of sea novels or a desk with a view of the harbor all suit it well. Collectors who favor the classic box shapes over fully figural designs often reach for this one first. It works well grouped with blue glass and driftwood.