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Serving Platter/Tart Dish, Limoges Porcelain, Early 20th Century – France
An elegant and delicate white porcelain serving platter for desserts …
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Serving Platter/Tart Dish, Limoges Porcelain, Early 20th Century – France
An elegant and delicate white porcelain serving platter for desserts or cheeses, bearing the Limoges hallmark. In the center, a gilt bronze column is topped with an elegant handle for easy transport. It stands on three slender, curved legs that lend it presence and elegance.
The story of France's most famous porcelain factory begins in 1768, when significant deposits of kaolin were discovered in Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, very near Limoges. This delicate white clay would prove crucial in the creation of porcelain of such high quality that it would be compared to Chinese porcelain, then considered the finest in the world.
Thus began the development of a new ceramics industry in Europe. King Louis XVI issued an edict granting the city of Limoges the exclusive right to produce porcelain for the Kingdom of France. Following the French Revolution, several private porcelain factories were established in the city, each identified by a different name or symbol.
Today, each design is unique and created by true artists. Limoges porcelain is produced in about twenty manufactories, all located in the Haute-Vienne department. Recognizing authentic Limoges porcelain is quite simple: all objects from this French house bear the maker's mark. Usually stamped in black or blue, this mark can provide very precise clues for dating the piece. Much Limoges porcelain was made in white and decorated later. Therefore, the maker's mark was often accompanied by that of the decorator.
Material: Porcelain and gilt bronze
Period: Early 20th century
Country of origin: New Aquitaine, France
Good condition considering its age and use
Dimensions: 22 x 28 x 28 cm This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 11.02ʺW × 11.02ʺD × 8.66ʺH
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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