Open Oyster Shell with Pearl Limoges Box

An oyster shell opens to cradle a single pearl in this sea themed porcelain box, a small treasure from the ocean floor. It is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box made in Limoges, France, with the pearl set off against the textured shell.

Treasure From the Tide

Finding a pearl inside an oyster is the stuff of legend, an unexpected surprise hidden in an ordinary shell. This piece captures that moment of wonder in porcelain. It brings the shimmer of the sea indoors and suits coastal rooms and formal cabinets alike.

Pearls of the Shore

• Hand-painted porcelain made in Limoges
• Fits a seashell, ocean or beach collection
• A fitting piece for a June birthday or a thirtieth pearl anniversary

From Snuff to Seashells

Small porcelain boxes became fashionable in 18th century France for keeping snuff, pills and beauty patches, and today they come in shapes as varied as this oyster. Set it among real shells on a coastal shelf or on a vanity beside a pearl necklace, and give it to a bride, a June baby or a couple celebrating thirty years together.