Limoges Floral Porcelain Cabinet Plate with Cranberry Band
Decorative art, porcelain tableware • Limoges (France) manufacture; likely decorated by a firm such as Haviland, T&V (Tressemanes & Vogt), or Elite Works
Style & Movement
Neo-Rococo / Victorian Decorative Art
Medium & Technique
Hard-paste porcelain with hand-painted floral transfer, polychrome enamels, and heavy acid-etched or encrusted 22k gold gilding
Creation Period
Late 19th to early 20th Century (Belle Époque era, approx. 1890-1914)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 to 10 inches in diameter; circular format with scalloped edges
Subject Description
A circular plate featuring a central white well surrounded by a wide magenta/cranberry colored band decorated with golden scrollwork. The rim features a delicate garland of hand-touched floral sprays including roses and daisies, finished with a scalloped, beaded gold edge.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible shelf wear and minor gilding loss on the outer serrated rim
Estimated Market Value
$40 - $85 USD (valuation depends heavily on the specific factory mark and the completeness of the original set)
Auction Estimate
$30 - $60 USD per individual plate
Provenance History
Likely part of a larger dinner service or cabinet set produced for export to the American or English luxury markets; specific maker's marks would be located on the reverse
Art Historical Significance
Represents the height of French porcelain production in Limoges during the late 19th century, highlighting the era's preference for opulent gold accents and romantic floral motifs for elite domestic dining.
Notable Features
High-quality 'raised' gold work on the inner border of the cranberry band and a distinct scalloping pattern known as 'beaded' or 'gadrooned' edging.
Condition Issues
Light stacking scratches in the central well, slight dulling of the cranberry enamel, and 'rubbing' or wear to the gold finish on the highest points of the scalloped rim.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only with mild soap; avoid abrasive cleaners or dishwashers which will strip the soft gold gilding; display using plastic-coated plate hangers to prevent scratching.
Collector Notes
Limoges France