Description
Ten, nine, eight. On the night the century turned, the whole world seemed to hold its breath. In a village square in the Haute-Vienne, neighbors who had known each other for decades stood shoulder to shoulder in their winter coats, glasses raised, children perched on shoulders. At midnight the church bell rang, the sky cracked open with fireworks, and someone began to sing. Strangers kissed on both cheeks, and nobody went home before two.
Where were you when 1999 became 2000? This box is a keepsake for anyone who remembers, and a charming piece of history for those who were too young to stay up. It makes a thoughtful gift for a couple who married in the millennium year, for a child born in 2000, or for a collector of commemorative pieces. Keep it on a mantel and bring it out each New Year’s Eve, a reminder of a night that will not come again.
Piece details
- Decorated with a Happy New Year 1999-2000 design
- Commemorates the millennium celebration
- Its festive lid swings open on a hinge and a metal clasp holds it shut
- Painted by hand on fine porcelain in Limoges, France
- Previously owned, from a private collection
Perfect for a millennium baby’s birthday or a couple marking an anniversary from that unforgettable year. Pour two glasses of something sparkling, raise a toast, and open the lid at midnight.
