Lovely antique round trinket dish by Limoges. It has a delicate floral pattern of petite lilac-colour flowers and ivy-like leaves with gold gilding around the edges.
I have been unable to discover the pattern name or number, however, based on the back stamp, it is from the Bawo & Dotter Company of New York, which established a manufacturing facility in Limoges, France called Elite Works. They began producing porcelain in 1892. Based on this particular double stamp, in both green and red, I date it to approximately 1920. Please know that I am a strict amateur, however, I do enjoy researching the items I sell.
I have been unable to discover the pattern name or number, however, based on the back stamp, it is from the Bawo & Dotter Company of New York, which established a manufacturing facility in Limoges, France called Elite Works. They began producing porcelain in 1892. Based on this particular double stamp, in both green and red, I date it to approximately 1920. Please know that I am a strict amateur, however, I do enjoy researching the items I sell.
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General Limoges Information:
Limoges is a region in France and apparently there were up to 48 factories that produced Limoges porcelain. Their products were of varying quality and value. I have also discovered that any Limoges item marked "France" is post 1891, since that is when they were required to stamp the place of origin on an item intended for export.
Measures approximately 5 1/2 inches round.
Wonderful condition for its age. No chips or cracks. The gold edge is slightly worn and there is a tiny black mark on the front, which many have occurred during the manufacturing process.
~ Made in France ~
Limoges is a region in France and apparently there were up to 48 factories that produced Limoges porcelain. Their products were of varying quality and value. I have also discovered that any Limoges item marked "France" is post 1891, since that is when they were required to stamp the place of origin on an item intended for export.
Measures approximately 5 1/2 inches round.
Wonderful condition for its age. No chips or cracks. The gold edge is slightly worn and there is a tiny black mark on the front, which many have occurred during the manufacturing process.
~ Made in France ~
