Early 20th Century Set of Five Antique French Limoges Oyster Plates With Gold Fleck Glaze

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A beautiful and increasingly rare set of five antique French oyster plates by Limoges, each with softly scalloped wells and … Read more A beautiful and increasingly rare set of five antique French oyster plates by Limoges, each with softly scalloped wells and a central sauce reservoir. These plates feature a luminous creamy ivory glaze contrasted against a misty gray ground, finished with delicate gold fleck and hand-applied gilt accents that catch the light beautifully.

This set comes from a private family collection and belonged to the seller’s grandmother, lending it both age and provenance. The subtle variation in glaze and gilding from plate to plate speaks to their hand-finished nature and early production.

Oyster plates like these were once the height of French entertaining, designed for elegant seaside lunches and salon-style gatherings. Today, they're equally beautiful displayed on a wall, styled on open shelving.

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Origin: Limoges, France
Date: Circa late 19th–early 20th century
Quantity: Set of five
Material: Glazed porcelain with gilt detailing
Condition: Excellent condition with light wear to gilding consistent with age; no cracks, chips, or fading observed See less