Ice Cream Cart Hand-Painted Limoges Box

An ice cream cart, the kind that rings its bell along a summer boardwalk, is the subject of this porcelain box. Painted by hand in Limoges, France, this Limoges box captures the simple joy of a cone on a hot afternoon.

Ring the Bell

Few sounds bring people running like the bell of an ice cream cart. This piece holds onto that feeling, the anticipation of choosing a flavor and the sticky fingers that follow, all in a porcelain shape that will never melt.

Sweet Shop Pairings

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits dessert, carnival and summertime groupings
• Pairs with cupcake, carousel and popcorn shapes

Treats for Every Occasion

It is a cheerful present for a summer birthday, a thank-you to someone who runs an ice cream parlor, or a fun keepsake from a beach vacation. It also suits the friend who always finds room for dessert, no matter how big the meal.

Boardwalk on the Shelf

Display it on a kitchen shelf, a sunroom table or among carnival pieces in a curio cabinet. In summer it looks right on a beach house mantel, and in winter it is a happy reminder that warm days will return.