Teacup on Saucer Porcelain Limoges Box

A teacup resting on its saucer is the very picture of an afternoon pause, and here it becomes a dainty porcelain keepsake. This hand-painted Limoges box was made by hand in Limoges, France, a city long celebrated for its fine tableware.

Time for a Cuppa

There is a nice symmetry in a Limoges box shaped like a teacup, since Limoges porcelain has graced tea tables for generations. This piece echoes that heritage in miniature, with cup and saucer formed and painted by hand, so each one has its own character.

An Invitation to Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea is about slowing down, catching up and enjoying small, pretty things. This teacup carries that spirit to a shelf, where it can remind its owner to take a break now and then.

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• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Belongs in a tea, china or kitchen collection
• Pairs well with teapot, sugar bowl and scone pieces

Give it to a tea room owner, a friend who hosts a monthly tea, a bridesmaid at a garden party wedding, or a mother on Mother's Day. It sits naturally in a china cabinet beside full-size cups, on a kitchen windowsill, or on a tea cart with a favorite pot.