⚜️ANTIQUE LIMOGES SERVING BOWL⚜️
✨DESCRIPTION
Elevate your collection with this exquisite antique Limoges porcelain serving set. Featuring hand-painted lavender blossoms and rich gold detailing by Tressemanes & Vogt, this Gilded Age masterpiece brings timeless elegance to any table.
Historically referred to as a pudding bowl or center serving dish, this two-piece treasure features a graceful, deep-welled center bowl perfectly paired with its original, oversized matching under plate.
Every detail speaks to the timeless sophistication of Late Victorian artistry. The set is decorated with delicate, hand-painted lavender blossoms drifting across a soft, romantic spring green backdrop. It is further accented with rich, elegant gold detailing along the scalloped rims and high-relief moldings.
Crafted in France by the renowned Tressemanes & Vogt (T&V) factory, this specific set was imported to the United States as a high-end "blank" and masterfully decorated for or by the prestigious Pitkin & Brooks Studio in Chicago. Featuring a documented double backstamp, this authentic porcelain set serves as a beautiful historical bridge between French luxury production and Gilded Age American high society. It is a stunning showcase centerpiece for any antique connoisseur, holiday table, or porcelain display cabinet.
📌 ITEM DETAILS
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Dimensions:
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Under Plate: 12 ½" Diameter
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Center Bowl: 9 ¾" Diameter x 4" Height
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Condition Notes: Excellent antique condition. Free of chips, cracks, structural hairlines, or repairs. Exhibits very minimal, gentle wear to the hand-painted decoration and gold accents consistent with age. The underside of the plate has a small, minor spot of glaze scaling from production, which does not affect display or structural integrity.
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Manufacturer/Maker: Tressemanes & Vogt (T&V) for Pitkin & Brooks (Chicago importer/studio).
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Composition: Hard-paste Fine French Porcelain.
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Artist: Factory/Studio Hand-Painted.
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Marks: Double marked on the underside: A green underglaze "T&V France Depose" factory mark alongside a red overglaze bell-shaped export mark reading "Pitkin & Brooks / T.V. France".
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Color: Spring Green, Pale Lavender/Purple, White, and Bright Gold Gilt.
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Style/Era: Late Victorian / Early Art Nouveau.
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Circa: 1892–1900.
- Features: Two-piece nesting design (matching bowl and tray), ornate scalloped edges, multi-toned blended background palette, and heavy gold leaf gilding.
📦 SHIPPING & PACKAGING
This item will be professionally packed with the utmost care. I use premium paper, multiple layers of bubble wrap, and a sturdy box (double-boxed when necessary) to ensure it arrives safely. Full tracking and insurance are included with your purchase.
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