Set/6 Rare Antique French Haviland & Co. Limoges Porcelain Turkey Pattern Oyster Plate 8.75" With Sea Creatures

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Acquire a premier masterpiece of Gilded Age dining history with this exceptional Antique 1870s Haviland & Co. Limoges Porcelain Oyster … Read more Acquire a premier masterpiece of Gilded Age dining history with this exceptional Antique 1870s Haviland & Co. Limoges Porcelain Oyster Plate. Featuring Haviland's iconic, highly sculptural 5-well "Turkey" mold, this oversized 8.75-inch display-grade plate is a verified first-generation production piece, representing the absolute pinnacle of early French luxury porcelain manufacturing.

The plate features an exquisite, hand-highlighted marine theme with beautifully detailed sea-life imagery, seaweed, and fish swimming across a pristine white porcelain ground, elegantly framed by shimmering gold-gilt sponge accent work along the rim and wells.

Authenticity & Rare 1870s Backstamps:
The reverse side of this plate features a highly coveted double-stamp configuration that firmly establishes its museum-quality rarity:

The Green Underglaze Whiteware Mark ("H&C / L") confirms the porcelain body was cast in Limoges, France.
The Red Double-Ring Decorating Mark ("HAVILAND & Co. / LIMOGES") is the definitive factory stamp used strictly between 1876 and 1879, proving this piece was entirely decorated and gilded in-house during Haviland’s earliest, most prestigious production era.

Available Options (Select from Dropdown):

One Single Plate: Perfect as an elite standalone cabinet display piece or plate wall focal point.
Set of 4 Plates: An incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a matching, cohesive set of four first-generation pieces for a formal collection.

Condition Notes:

Excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, structural repairs, or hairline fractures. The translucent porcelain retains a bright, magnificent factory glaze. As is expected with an authentic, 145+ year-old estate treasure, minor surface micro-scuffs or light gold rub on the delicate rim edge may be visible under close inspection, further validating its remarkable age and provenance.

Dimensions & Provenance:

Diameter: 8.75 inches (Oversized Formal Dinner Variation)
Era: Late Victorian / Gilded Age (Circa 1876–1879)
Country of Origin: Limoges, France
Care: Hand wash gently only; do not microwave or place in a dishwasher. See less