An American, David Haviland, was an importer of French and English porcelains during the early to mid-1800's. In 1849 he moved his family to Limoges, France, to begin his own porcelain manufacturing and decorating factory and as a result, Haviland China, was born. Upon his death in 1879, his two sons split the company. Charles formed Haviland & Co., while Theodore formed Theodore Haviland. These items are from the Charles Haviland Company.

These sauce bowls are the plain white blank #5 used for many of the Haviland decorated patterns. It consist of a gently scalloped edge with single border of embossed linked beads. The pieces can be mixed or used separately. Would be wonderful for the contemporary porcelain decorator. The company mark is "Haviland France" in green, circa 1894-1931.

The sauce bowls measure 5" across and 1 1/4" in depth. There are no cracks, chips, repairs or discoloration. I have additional items in this undecorated blank in my store.