DESCRIPTION: This set of the oval platter plus 7 dessert bowls was produced in 1904-mid 1920's. The pattern consists of garlands of pink & yellow roses with green leaves and grey scrolls. The background color is white. The smooth rims are trimmed in warm yellow and brown scrollwork. This pattern is identified as Spa.
CONDITION: While this set is classified as used, the condition is superb. We find no nicks, chips, scratches, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. There appears to be absolutely no wear to the colors and no crazing. The lack of utensil scratches on the pieces attests to the high quality of the porcelain china. The colors shows no wear. See the photos.
DIMENSIONS: The oval platter has a height of 1 1/4” and is 11 1/8" by 8 5/8". The fruit bowls are have a diameter of 5 5/8" and a height of 1 1/8".
HISTORY/MARKS: The American-born David Haviland settled in Limoges, France in 1842 operating a porcelain exporting business to the USA. He purchased white ware from various factories and shipped it to his New York decorating studio. In 1847, he established a decorating studio in Limoges. He started producing porcelain in Limoges in 1865 and decorating it on site. His sons, Charles Edward and Theodore, continued the prosperous business after David’s death in 1879. Theodore left to establish his own firm in 1892 and was joined by his son, William, in 1903. In 1919, Theodore died and his firm passed on to his son. It remained in the Haviland family until 1972. The company known as Haviland Limoges is still in operation today. The red underglaze mark on this is mark #34 as cited in Mary Frank Gaston’s Collector’s Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain which was used from 1904-mid 1920's. It also has the green underglaze pattern name "Spa". This is dated to the circa 1904-mid 1920's time period.
Please view all pictures carefully as they are part of the description. The stand was used as a photo prop and is not part of this listing.
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