Porcelain Tooth or Ring Box with Blue Lattice with Gold Stars from Provence egg The delicate embroidered corners and

The delicate embroidered corners and lightly scalloped edges add a romantic touch

Barbier’s pieces are beloved for their sculptural curves and reflective finishes

Condition: Naturally aged with gentle patina

L10 cm × W5cm Condition: Patinated with natural wear and subtle surface marks

Porcelain Tooth or Ring Box with Blue Lattice with Gold Stars from Provence egg The delicate embroidered corners andShaped like a tiny egg, this porcelain box is painted with a delicate blue lattice pattern dotted with gold stars and finished with an ornate metal clasp. In France, children often place their lost tooth inside a small box like this before bed, waiting for la petite souris, the little mouse who visits in the night to exchange it for a coin or a small gift. Parents may keep such a box long after the fairys visit, tucking away the tiny tooth as a