Posted 9 years ago
katmandu
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This antique set is from the 1950's or earlier. Originally they were my Mother's and then passed to me at her death. I do remember even as a young child I was fascinated by these plates. My mom had them on the wall in the living room. I used to lay there and stair at them for hours. There are a total of 13 plates in all., all hand painted. There are 12- 9" round , game bird plates. With matching bird paintings on 6 of the plates, so each plate bird design has a duplicate.. These plates have a detailed edging on them. The 13th plate is a large oval platter with ornate gold trimming all around the plate. It is approximately 14" across, they are packed away, and I have to unpack to get the correct measurements. So I am approximating, for now. I would like to find out more information on this set. Perhaps the name of the artist? The exact year they were painted. How many of these set's were produced? So on and so forth. I was able to find out that this set was one of the better Limoges sets painted. I would love to get in touch with Limoges, maybe in the Paris location, or in NYC. I just would really want it to be the original company . If anyone is able to give me the correct information, I would really appreciate the assistance. Thank You!! P.S. I deleted one of the photos and entered a photo of the makers mark. Across the top say's "Limoges' and across the bottom say's "France" and thru the middle say's "B. & H. you do need to zoom to see it.
beautiful !!
Thank You Manikin, appreciate the nice comment. They truly are a beautiful set.
Nice set. I see them with some regularity-- but most often an individual piece or two. It is unusual to have a complete set.
Most likely made in the EARLY 20th century at the LATEST.
A photo of the back, showing the marks and a blow up of the signature would be helpful.
scott
Nearly the same there:
http://placedelours.superforum.fr/t2742-assiettes-signee-a-grosbras
Signed A.Grosbras, no other marks. 1890.
Limoges was not one maker, but a French town where there was many porcelain makers.
Good article on CW with maker's names:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/china-and-dinnerware/limoges
Antique Limoges maker's marks:
http://www.infofaience.com/en/limoges-marks
Images can't be seen on the first link I provided... So, here they are, the two in first :-)
https://www.google.fr/search?q=signees+a.grosbras&client=safari&hl=fr&prmd=in&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIrpiW_ITMxwIVBX4aCh3GMwpW&biw=320&bih=372
This reply is directed to scottvez, Hi, as you asked, I have deleted one of the pictures of the plates and added one of the marks on the back. You might need a zoom to see it close up, Thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it.!
Mark is fo Blakeman & Henderson, a decorating company, commissioned high quality porcelain, including dinnerware, from the Limoges region of France in the late 1890s to early 1900s.
Mark is "For" it should read :-) no fo lol
Blakeman & Henderson as manikin stated. Some debate as to them being a decorating company (using blanks) or just an exporter.
Mary Frank Gaston's book on Limoges may provide the answer-- probably available at your library.
scott
Everybody has been so very helpful. I am most appreciative. To Manikin, scottvez, and kyratango, I will take everybody's advise in researching this. As I am not experienced in this at all, so it will be a learning experience. But one that I am looking forward to. I will keep posting as I learn something useful. My Mom left me other very interesting pieces. Not necessarily plates, and I look forward to posting them for you to see.
These folk can help identify the pattern, and answer other questions for you, if you contact them, and send sufficient pics and information:
http://www.havilandcollectors.com