Mid-Century Porcelain Dinner Service with Ruby Red and Gilt Frieze from Limoges, 1950, Set of 26

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A striking Limoges porcelain dinner service, dressed in a rich ruby red border delicately adorned with fine hand-applied gilt floral … Read more A striking Limoges porcelain dinner service, dressed in a rich ruby red border delicately adorned with fine hand-applied gilt floral garlands. The contrast between the luminous white porcelain and the deep, almost royal red creates an atmosphere of timeless refinement, evoking grand European dining tables and elegant soirées.
This 26-piece set is composed as a complete service for nine guests, offering a refined and harmonious table setting. The ensemble features a subtle combination of original pieces and carefully matched Limoges dinner plates with a complementary gilt border, creating a visually cohesive and elegant presentation.
The set offers a beautifully balanced composition for hosting, enhanced by elegant serving pieces that bring a true sense of classic French hospitality to the table.
Limoges has long been synonymous with the finest French porcelain, celebrated for its exceptional whiteness, delicacy, and durability since the 18th century. Pieces bearing the Limoges France marks reflect this heritage of craftsmanship and remain highly sought after for their elegance and enduring quality.
Perfect for refined dining, festive gatherings, or as a decorative statement in a classic or contemporary interior.
Maker: Limoges
Style: Classic French Elegance
Period: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950)
Place of Origin: France
Materials and Techniques: Fine porcelain, hand-decorated, gilt accents
Condition: Very good vintage condition, light wear consistent with age and use, particularly to the gilding. The dinner plates are a later complementary addition, selected to complete the service in a harmonious spirit; no chips or cracks noted
Weight: approx. 13.5 kg
Dimensions and composition:
9 dinner plates: 10 in (25.5 cm)
9 soup plates: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
2 serving plates: 9.45 in (24 cm)
1 round serving platter: 11.4 in (29 cm)
2 deep serving dishes: 11.6 in (29.5 cm), height 1.8 in (4.5 cm)
1 oval platter: 14.2 x 8.7 in (36 x 22 cm)
1 soup tureen: 11.8 x 9.6 in (30 x 24.5 cm), height 3.9 in (10 cm)
1 sauce boat: 7.5 x 5.1 in (19 x 13 cm), height 3.1 in (8 cm) This piece has an attribution mark,
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