Antique Limoges Porcelain Oval Scalloped Dish ~ Hand Painted "VIOLETS" Floral Decoration

Antiques : Ceramics, Porcelain : French, Limoges : Bowls/Dishes

 

Offered for your consideration...is this wonderful antique Limoges porcelain oval dish, hand painted with "Violets" floral decoration. This sweet dish has beautifully executed "Violets" floral decoration on a backdrop of lavender, peach, green and white. The oval blank has an elegantly embossed border and scalloped edge which has further been embellished with gold.

The back bears the identifying mark of the Tressemann & Vogt Porcelain Factory, (underglaze white ware mark in green, initials with "FRANCE, DEPOSE")...dating this charming piece to between 1892 and 1907, but more likely about 1900 as referenced by the "Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain", 3rd Edition, by author Mary Frank Gaston.

This beautiful dish measures 9 3/8" long and 5 1/8" wide. It is in excellent condition...with no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration of any kind.

A stunning, well painted example of antique Limoges porcelain to be displayed or used for serving, or in your powder room filled with decorative soaps for your guests! To be enjoyed for a lifetime!

Thank you for your interest!

Item ID: 153