Antique Alfred Lanternier French Limoges 99 Piece Gold Encrusted China Dinnerware Set

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Early 20th century 99 piece set of Limoges France porcelain dinnerware by A. Lanternier & Co. White porcelain with tulip … Read more Early 20th century 99 piece set of Limoges France porcelain dinnerware by A. Lanternier & Co. White porcelain with tulip / floral vine pattern gold encrusted edging and gilt accents. Set includes: Oval Serving Plate, Serving Dish with Lid, 11 Dinner Plates, 9 Salad Plates, Footed Gravy Boat, 9 Bread Plates, Small Oval Dish, 2 Tea pots with Lids, 24 Saucers, 10 Bone Dishes, Sugar Bowl with Lid, Creamer, 12 Single Handle Teacups, 12 Double Handle Teacups. Mark used circa 1918-1929.

François Frédéric Lanternier established a luxury porcelain workshop in 1857. Partnering with Breuil he took over the Chabrol factory and started producing porcelain, which was artistically hand decorated in his studio. The company carried on an extensive exporting business with table China being the primary product line. In 1890 the company was joined by Frederic's son, Alfred Lanternier. Alfred gained experience working in England as a Wedgewood representative. The company changed name to A. Lanternier & Co. They bought another porcelain factory in Limoges. During WWI the factory also produced porcelain doll heads. After the war, from 1918 onwards, A. Lanternier & Co. continued production of luxury porcelain table wares (tea, coffee and dinner sets). In 1925 they received the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes). They also produced porcelain for two design studios: Pomone ( Le Bon Marché department store) and La Mestrado, the design studio of the famous Galeries Lafayette in Paris. They also participated in the 1931 Paris Colonial Exhibition. In the late 1960s they merged with Gerard Dufraisseix & Abbot GDA Limoges.

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Largest Piece (Serving Dish) - 10.75" x 8.75" x 5.5" (Width x Depth x Height) See less