Witch in a Cauldron Hand-Painted Limoges Box

A witch has climbed right into her own cauldron, perhaps to check on the brew, in this mischievous Halloween box. It was hand-painted on porcelain in Limoges, France, and the Limoges design is retired.

Double, Double, Toil and Trouble

The bubbling cauldron is one of the oldest symbols of the witch's craft, straight out of Shakespeare and storybooks. Putting the witch inside it gives the classic image a comic twist. It is a lively subject that suits the playful side of the season.

Stirring the Pot

Set it on a kitchen shelf as a wink to the family cook, or on a fall mantel among black cats and pumpkins. It makes a fun present for a theater fan, a book club reading a spooky classic, or the friend who hosts a witches night every October. Anyone who brews a mean pot of chili may see themselves in it too.

Brewing a Witch Collection

• A retired design, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• Fits Halloween, witch and storybook themes
• Pairs with broomstick, black cat and haunted house boxes

Among the retired Halloween pieces, it is a favorite for anyone building a coven of witch figures.