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Antique 1896-1920 Elite Works Limoges France Celadon Dot & Gilded Scroll Berry Bowls - Set of 4
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Antique 1896-1920 Elite Works Limoges France Celadon Dot & Gilded Scroll Berry Bowls - Set of 4
A stunning set of four antique "Elite Works" berry or dessert bowls, crafted in Limoges, France, by Bawo & Dotter. These fine porcelain bowls feature an elegant Art Nouveau scalloped rim adorned with heavy gold scrollwork and delicate "gold dusted" accents on a soft seafoam green border. The center well is finished in a crisp, bright white glaze, typical of the high-fired hard-paste porcelain for which the region is world-renowned. Each piece is double-marked on the reverse with the green underglaze factory mark and the red overglaze St. Martial decorating shield, dating this set precisely between 1896 and 1920.
Dimensions:
5.5" W x 5.5" D x 1.25" H
Condition:
Good antique condition. Three bowls are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. One bowl has a small, localized "flea bite" chip on the outer scalloped rim with minor accompanying gilding loss, as pictured. The gold decoration across the set remains remarkably vibrant and well-preserved with only very light surface wear consistent with a century of age.
Collector’s Note: The Elite Works Dual-Mark System
This dish features the prestigious Elite Works dual-backstamp, a hallmark of superior Limoges porcelain. The green underglaze factory mark ('ELITE / L / FRANCE') dates the porcelain body to 1896–1920, while the red overglaze 'St. Martial' shield confirms the intricate decoration was completed in-house between 1900 and 1914. Collectors highly prize these dual-marked examples as they verify the piece was both manufactured and decorated entirely within the Elite factory during their celebrated "Golden Age".
Combining historical French craftsmanship with timeless gilded elegance, these versatile bowls are perfect for serving or as a refined display set for a china cabinet.
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 10ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- Art Nouveau
- Brand
- Limoges, France
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gold Leaf
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition. Three bowls are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. One bowl has a small, localized … moreGood antique condition. Three bowls are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. One bowl has a small, localized "flea bite" chip on the outer scalloped rim with minor accompanying gilding loss, as pictured. The gold decoration across the set remains remarkably vibrant and well-preserved with only very light surface wear consistent with a century of age. less
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