Porcelain Bleuet Dinner Service from Haviland Limoges, Late 19th Century, Set of 87

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Step into the refined world of belle époque france with this magnificent haviland limoges porcelain dinner service, model “bleuet”, adorned … Read more Step into the refined world of belle époque france with this magnificent haviland limoges porcelain dinner service, model “bleuet”, adorned with delicate blue cornflowers and hand-gilded details.
this exquisite service once belonged to a distinguished french family, including one of the engineers who collaborated with gustave eiffel on the construction of the eiffel tower – a remarkable provenance that ties this collection to one of france’s greatest feats of art and engineering.
each piece bears the hallmark of haviland’s exceptional craftsmanship: the translucence of fine limoges porcelain, the lightness of its hand-painted floral garlands, and the brilliance of gold accents.

composition (approx. 90 pieces):
* 24 dinner plates – 25 cm (9.8 in)
* 24 dessert plates – 23 cm (9 in)
* 2 round serving dishes – 32 cm (12.6 in) and 29 cm (11.4 in)
* 3 tall compotes – 24 cm (9.4 in, h 14.5 cm / 5.7 in; 23 cm / 9 in, h 13 cm / 5.1 in ×2)
* 2 low compotes – 22.5 cm (8.9 in, h 8 cm / 3.1 in)
* 3 side dishes – 24 × 15 cm (9.4 × 5.9 in)
* 1 covered sauce boat – 23 × 17 cm (9 × 6.7 in, h 14 cm / 5.5 in)
* 1 milk jug – h 12 cm (4.7 in), l 14 cm (5.5 in)
* 1 coffee pot – h 27 cm (10.6 in), l 20 cm (7.9 in)
* 1 teapot – ø 16 cm (6.3 in), h 16 cm (6.3 in)
* 1 soup tureen – 33 × 20 cm (13 × 7.9 in, h 15 cm / 5.9 in)
* 12 cups – ø 9 cm (3.5 in, h 5 cm / 2 in)
* 12 saucers – ø 13 cm (5.1 in)

condition:
excellent overall condition. Light wear to gilding consistent with age. No chips, cracks, or restorations.

period:
late 19th century

manufacturer:
haviland & co., limoges, france

model:
“bleuet” – blue floral garlands with gold highlights

provenance:
from a prominent french family – owned by one of the engineers who worked with gustave eiffel during the construction of the eiffel tower.

rarity and significance:
complete services of this size and historical provenance are exceptionally rare.
a museum-quality ensemble that embodies the grace and sophistication of french porcelain art. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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