Description
October dusk in the Limousin: the chestnuts are falling, the woodsmoke hangs low over the rooftops, and the children of the village are carving pumpkins at a long table in the yard. One lantern grins wider than all the rest. When the candle inside is lit, its face flickers to life and the youngest girl claps both hands over her mouth, half thrilled and half terrified, before bursting into giggles.
This Rochard pumpkin has the same cheerful glow, along with a gleaming gold lining that makes lifting the lid feel like opening a treasure chest. It makes a delightful present for a Halloween lover, a collector of seasonal boxes or a friend who decorates the porch the day after Labor Day. Display it on a mantel among real gourds and candles, and bring it out every autumn as a family tradition.
Piece details
- A carved jack-o’-lantern with a little candle set within
- The interior is painted in gold
- Made by Rochard, admired for playful designs and careful painting
- Fitted with a hinged lid and metal clasp
- Brushwork applied by hand in Limoges, France
- Pre-owned, from a private collection
A wonderful hostess gift for a Halloween party, with far more charm than a bowl of candy. Collectors of seasonal boxes will want it front and center each October, perhaps flanked by a ghost or a witch, so the whole mantel becomes a tiny haunted village.
