Description
On the corner, the confiserie has jars of every color: violet pastilles, pink pralines, tiny lemon drops dusted with sugar. Every Wednesday after school, Agathe is allowed to choose three, and the decision takes her nearly a quarter of an hour. The shopkeeper waits patiently, smiling, because he remembers being seven too. Once chosen, the sweets are carried home in a paper twist and saved until after dinner. She eats them slowly, one at a time, making each last as long as possible.
This petite box captures that delightful sweetness. Styled as a bonbon dish, its lid is topped with three colorful candies painted with fine detail, bright and glossy as the real thing. Lift the candy-topped lid to reveal space for a single earring, a ring or a sugared almond. At just an inch and a half across, it is a tiny jewel for a nightstand, a dressing table or a desk. It makes a charming gift for someone with a sweet tooth, a pastry chef or a friend who deserves a little treat on an ordinary day. The candies sit in a cheerful little heap, as tempting as anything in a shop window.
Painted details
- Styled as a bonbon dish
- Lid topped with three colorful candies
- Opens as a small trinket box
- Approximately 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.75 inches
- By Rochard
- Hand-painted Limoges porcelain from France
A sweet without calories, and a present that always earns a smile.
