Oval Limoges Box with Santa Claus and a Snowman
Santa Claus and a snowman share the lid of this oval porcelain box, two old friends of the winter season side by side. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, with the oval shape giving the scene plenty of room.
Two Friends From the North Pole
Santa brings the red-suited cheer, and the snowman brings the first good snowfall of the year. Put together, they say Christmas and winter at once, which means this box can stay out well past December 25 without looking out of season.
A Frosty Lineup
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
- Belongs in a Santa, snowman or wintertime collection
- Sits comfortably beside sleigh, reindeer and mitten boxes
From First Flurry to Last
An oval box lies flat and shows its painted top well, so it reads clearly on a narrow mantel, a coffee table tray or a front row of a curio cabinet. It suits a Secret Santa exchange at the office, a thank-you for a holiday party host, or a teacher's December card. Leave it out through January and February and the snowman keeps the season going long after the tree is gone.
Collectors who own a few Santa pieces often like one that shares the stage, and this pairing does just that.