Description
Behind the counter of the confiserie in Lyon stand rows and rows of glass jars: lemon drops, violet pastilles, sugared almonds in pastel shades, striped humbugs and chocolate-covered cherries. A small boy presses his nose to the glass while his grandfather counts out coins, and the shopkeeper lifts the lid of one jar with a theatrical flourish, as if revealing the crown jewels. Sugar dust glitters in the sunlight from the window, and the whole shop smells of caramel and warm chocolate. The boy finally chooses, then changes his mind twice.
This porcelain candy jar captures the magic of that moment. Its rounded form and decorative lid recall the old-fashioned jars of a traditional sweet shop, painted with cheerful charm. Instead of bonbons, though, it holds earrings, rings, little charms or a few saved buttons, so it delights without spoiling anyone’s dinner. On a kitchen counter, a dressing table or a desk, it is a nostalgic and playful treat, a reminder of childhood afternoons spent choosing between three equally delicious options with a single coin. Children love it for its storybook look, and grown-ups love it for the memories it unlocks, especially those of a grandparent’s pocket that always seemed to hold one last sweet.
Piece details
- Shaped like an old-fashioned candy jar
- Topped with a decorative lid
- Keeps earrings, rings or small charms instead of sweets
- Fine Limoges porcelain, hand-painted by French artisans
A cheerful gift for birthdays and holidays, or for anyone with a famously sweet tooth.
