Description
Slowly, slowly. That was always the mother turtle’s advice, whether the little one wanted to race the beetles, chase the dragonflies or plunge into the pond before checking for herons. They spent their days on the warm flat stone by the water lilies, watching the world rush past. The frogs called them dull. The dragonflies called them old-fashioned. The turtles did not mind in the least. They had all the time in the world, and they were spending it together, which, the mother turtle said, was the whole point.
This tender pair makes a heartfelt present for a new mother, a grandmother who has seen several generations grow up, or a family that loves turtles and tortoises. It is a lovely Mother’s Day surprise, a baby shower gift with a gentle message, or a thank-you to a patient teacher. Set it on a garden-room shelf, a bathroom vanity near a shell collection, or a nursery dresser, where a little keepsake can wait inside. It is a gift that speaks quietly about family, protection and taking life at a gentle pace.
A closer look
- A mother turtle accompanied by her baby
- Opens to a small compartment for keepsakes
- About two and three-quarter inches long, two and a half wide and one and three-quarters high
- By Rochard of Limoges
- Hand-decorated French porcelain
A sweet reminder that slow and steady really does win the race.
