Description
Mr. Turtle always left for the market at dawn, knowing it would take him until lunchtime to get there. He did not mind in the least. Along the way he greeted the snails, admired the lettuces in Madame Lapin’s garden, and paused to discuss the weather with a frog on a lily pad who held strong opinions about rain. By the time he reached the stalls, the best strawberries were long gone, but he always found something worth putting in his basket, usually a pear and a bit of local gossip.
This charming box captures Mr. Turtle mid-errand, basket in hand and in no hurry at all. Lustrous glazing gives his shell a soft sheen, and delicate gilt accents add a touch of finery to his shopping trip. He makes a wonderful gift for someone who savors life slowly, a turtle collector, a teacher who reads fables aloud, or a friend who has just stepped back from a long, busy career and finally has time for unhurried mornings at the market. Set him on a kitchen windowsill or a nursery bookshelf beside a stack of storybooks.
The details
- A turtle carrying a miniature shopping basket
- Lustrous glazing that gives the shell a soft sheen
- Delicate gilt accents for a little finery
- A genuine piece of French Limoges porcelain, hand-painted
A gentle reminder, wrapped in porcelain, that slow and steady still wins the day. He will be in no hurry to leave.
