The Brass Monkey is an adorable and unique little store in New Orleans' French Quarter, specializing in a fantastic and amazing collection of Limoges boxes. These are small, hand-painted porcelain boxes shipped from Italy, with hundreds if not thousands of unique pieces on offer. The selection includes everything imaginable, from cats, dogs, and vegetables to lighthouses, chairs, cakes, and hot air balloons. The store is a lovely place to visit, whether you are a collector or simply curious, and you could easily spend hours admiring the intricate craftsmanship of each piece. The woman working there, who is possibly the manager or owner, is consistently described as incredibly friendly, welcoming, kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. She provides good information about the pieces and offers a very pleasant experience. The Limoges boxes are not inexpensive, with most ranging from around $140 to $250 due to the detailed work involved. However, the store is highly recommended as a fun and interesting stop to explore its beautiful and weird collection, making it a lovely experience for visitors and vacationers alike.
Our first time in new orleans!! We had such a lovely experience at this store! The lady who helped us was incredibly friendly, welcoming, The store has the cutest Limoges boxes—Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!
July 2025
the woman working was so friendly! don’t know her name but we visited her on our vacation from florida and she was very kind!
June 2025
Best antique store on Royal, for selection and prices. Nice owner too.
