Antique Limoges Porcelain Handled Basket Dish ~ Hand Painted "Violets" Floral Decoration

Antiques : Ceramics, Porcelain : French, Limoges : Handled Baskets

 

Offered for your consideration...is this stunning antique Limoges porcelain handled basket, exquisitely hand painted with Violets floral decoration. Pretty sprays of purple Violets adorn the inside of this basket, painted on a shaded background of lavender, peach and yellow. Heavy gilding on the handle, borders and edges further enhance this wonderful piece!

The bottom is unglazed and bears the identifying mark of the Bernardaud & Company, (underglaze white ware mark in green, "B & Co." over "LIMOGES, FRANCE")...dating this beautiful basket to between 1914 and 1930.

The basket measures 7 11/16" long and 5 1/2" wide, and is in excellent condition...with no hairlines, chips, cracks, or restoration of any kind...and the gilding is in excellent condition as well.

A wonderful piece for display, or to enjoy with use in serving chocolates to your guests! A fine example of well painted, fine quality, antique Limoges porcelain.

Thank you for your interest!

Item ID: 133