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DRESSER SETS-1031  
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Delightful vintage talc shaker and dresser box with birds and blossoms. This charming unmarked set features fine translucent porcelain, and the blanks are most likely Limoges or Austrian in origin. Both pieces are expertly hand painted with adorable bluebirds and blossoms on a white ground. The shaker top and dresser box lid are decorated with vibrant gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The artist, Kim, has signed both pieces. The shaker stands 4 ¾" tall and measures 3 ¾" in diameter at its widest point. The petite dresser box measures 2 ¾" in diameter, excluding the elegant handle. It stands 1 ¾" tall to the top of the handle. This lovely set is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
TRAYS-1070 
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Fabulous and large vintage tray with roses and a hummingbird. This tray measures 16" long and 13 ½" wide. Its graceful, scalloped rim is decorated with vibrant gold gilding that is in excellent condition. Huge roses in shades of lavender, yellow, pink, and peach, fill the tray. Amid the roses is a delightful hummingbird with green and red plumage. Background colors are a lovely palette of lavender, mauve, blue, and white. The tray is unmarked but is definitely a Limoges blank. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this lovely antique tray is in excellent condition. |
TRAYS-1064 
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Gorgeous Limoges dresser tray with wild roses. This elaborate and elegant mold features a swirling shell-like border in raised relief. The tray is expertly hand painted with wild yellow roses and foliage on a white, gray, and amber ground. The outer border of the tray is a lovely shade of pale pink. Rich gold gilding adorns the inner and outer rims of the tray. The gilding is in excellent condition. The very talented artist has signed and dated the back of the tray, C. E. Ingalls, 1892. The tray is marked with the Haviland & Co. underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1888-1896. It measures 8 ½" long and is 7 3/8" wide. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this charming dresser tray is in excellent condition. |
TRAYS-1055 
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Lovely Limoges kidney-shaped dresser tray with roses. This tray features an elegant ruffled or fluted rim and open handle. It is expertly hand painted with deep crimson and soft yellow roses and greenery on a ground of mint green, white, dusty rose, and pale blue. The ruffled rim is decorated with gold gilding that is in excellent condition, with very minor wear noted to a few of the high points of the rim. The artist has signed the back of the tray. It measures slightly less than 13" long and is 9" wide. The William Guerin underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1891-1900, appears on the back of the tray. This beautiful antique dresser tray is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
DRESSER POWDER JARS-1023 
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Large and lovely Limoges cuff-and-collar dresser jar with daisies. This very large, antique dresser jar measures 8 ½" in diameter and stands 3 ¾" tall. It is hand painted with dazzling white daisies with golden centers. Background colors are a beautifully blended palette of blue-green, pale blue, mauve, and turquoise blue. The artist, McQue, has signed the top of the dresser jar, along one of the daisy stems. The jar is marked with the Limoges, France underglaze white ware mark in green, used after 1891. With no chips, cracks, or repairs, this wonderful dresser jar is in excellent condition. |
DRESSER SETS-1015 
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Charming Limoges dresser or vanity set with roses. This dresser set includes a covered powder jar, a hair receiver, a perfume bottle with stopper, and a tiny ring holder. Each piece of the set is expertly hand painted with dainty, trailing yellow roses and greenery on a white background. The bases of the powder jar, hair receiver, and perfume bottle are painted a lovely shade of green. Each piece is decorated with a band of embossed gold that frames dozens of white, raised enamel beads. The jeweled beading highlights the beauty of the hand painted roses. Rich gold gilding adorns the mouth and stopper of the perfume bottle, the opening of the hair receiver, and the top of the ring holder. Both the powder jar and hair receiver stand 3 ¾" tall to the tops of their covers and measure just over 4" in diameter. They are marked with the La Porcelaine Limousine underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1905-1930's. The perfume bottle stands 6 ½" tall to the top of the gilded stopper and is marked with the Klingenberg and Dwenger underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890's-1910. The tiny ring holder stands 3 ½" tall and measures 2 3/8" in diameter at its base. It is marked with the Gerard, Dufraisseix, and Abbot underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1941. All pieces of this lovely set are in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. |
DRESSER SETS-1013 
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Gorgeous Limoges dresser set with cherry blossoms. This beautiful set consists of a tray, a hair receiver, and a covered powder or dresser jar. Each piece of the set is hand painted with life-like pink and white cherry blossoms and foliage on a ground of beautifully blended shades of pink blush, sky blue, and mint green. The rim of the tray, powder jar finial, and opening of the hair receiver are decorated with gold gilding that is in excellent condition. Well-known American amateur artist, E. Miler, has signed each piece of this lovely set. The beautifully shaped tray measures 13 ½" long and 8 ½" wide. The powder jar and hair receiver measure 4 ¼" in diameter. All pieces of the set are marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. This outstanding antique dresser set is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
DRESSER JARS-1063 
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Adorable and petite Limoges vanity or trinket jar. This tiny jar is hand painted with soft pink roses and greenery on a ground of creamy yellow, green, and blue. It is signed and dated on the lid by the artist, Zaidee Snyder, '04. The jar measures just 3" wide and stands 2" tall. It is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. It is in perfect condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. |
TRAYS-1034 
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Large and lovely Limoges tray with poppies. This beautiful tray is hand painted with graceful orange and pink poppies and foliage on a ground of expertly blended greens, pastel blue, and peach. The curved and scalloped rim is trimmed with a wide band of rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The tray is signed and dated on the back by the artist, Lenora M. Kline, 08'. Though unmarked, the tray is definitely Limoges in origin. This same blank is pictured in Mary Frank Gaston's, "Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain" (Third Edition) on page 36 (Plate 22) where it is attributed to Elite Works. It measures 16" long and 13" wide. This lovely vintage tray is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. |
DRESSER JARS-1027 
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Splendid vintage dresser jar with roses. This fabulous dresser jar is hand painted, inside and out, with red and pink roses and foliage. On the jar's exterior, the large cabbage roses feature raised enamel highlights, giving them a three-dimensional appearance. The pink wild roses on the bowl's interior also have raised enamel highlights. Heavily applied gold gilding, raised gold scrollwork, and blue beads accent the upper and lower rims of jar and lid. The gilding is in excellent condition. Noted is wear to just one of the blue beads on the lid. Please refer to the photo. Though this piece is unmarked and unsigned, the fine translucent porcelain is definitely Limoges quality, and the jar is most likely an unmarked Tressemann and Vogt blank. The hand painting is of very high quality as well. The piece measures 8" in diameter and stands over 4" tall. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this lovely antique dresser jar is in excellent condition. |
TRAYS-1052 
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Lovely Limoges dresser tray with roses. This colorful vanity or dresser tray is expertly hand painted with large and detailed roses in shades of crimson red, vibrant pink, and golden yellow. Attached to the green foliage is a spider web. Background colors are pale blue, creamy yellow, mint green, and peach. The graceful handle and scalloped rim of the tray are decorated with vibrant gold gilding that is in very good condition, with very minor wear noted to the high points of the scalloped rim. The artist, T. Kinney or Kimmey, has signed the back of the tray. The unglazed back of the tray is marked with the William Guerin underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1932. The tray measures 13" long and is 9" wide. With no chips, cracks, or repairs, this charming vanity tray is in excellent condition. |
DESK SETS-1002 
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Charming Limoges floral desk inkstand. This lovely desk inkstand features two inkwells, complete with covers. It is factory decorated with pink and yellow flowers and greenery on a white ground. The set features sponged gold gilding that is in very good condition, with only minimal wear noted. The set is double marked with the Delinieres & Co. underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1894-1900, along with the Delinieres & Co. overglaze decorating mark in red, from that same period. The inkstand measures 9 ½" wide, 7" deep, and stands 2 ¾" tall at its highest point. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this rare antique desk inkstand is in excellent condition. |
TRAYS-1051 
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Lovely Limoges portrait dresser tray with violets. This kidney-shaped tray is expertly hand painted with two adorable Victorian girls in period attire. The blonde little girl appears to be assisting her little brunette friend with her large, violet-trimmed bonnet. Elegant gold scrollwork frames their portrait, with minor wear noted to several small areas of the scrolling. Vibrant bouquets of lavender, purple, and pink violets adorn the pale blue border of the tray. The very talented artist has initialed and dated the back of the tray, "B 1897". The tray is marked with the William Guerin underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1891-1900. It measures 13" long and 9" wide. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this delightful portrait dresser tray is in excellent condition. |
DRESSER SETS-1022 
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Beautiful Limoges dresser set with lilacs. This dresser set includes an 11 3/8" by 8 ¼" tray, a 4 ¾" tall hatpin holder, two 5 ½" tall candlesticks, and a footed and covered dresser jar that measures 5" in diameter and stands 3 ¾" tall. All pieces of the set are expertly hand painted with clusters of purple lilacs and greenery on a ground of pale blue, ivory, soft peach, and creamy yellow. Each piece is decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The very talented artist, VAN, has signed each piece. Alan B. Reed, in his "Collector's Encyclopedia of Pickard China", references a Chicago studio, Van's China Studio. That studio was owned and operated by Arthur R. Van Wicklin. It is possible that this dresser set is tied to that studio or artist. The dresser tray is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. The hatpin holder and candlesticks are marked with the La Porcelaine Limousine underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1905-late 1930's. The covered dresser jar is marked M. Z. Austria. All pieces of this lovely dresser set are in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. |
DESK SETS-1001 
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Outstanding and rare Limoges four-piece desk set. This desk set includes a letter holder; a calendar, complete with inserts; a blotter, with paper still on it; and an adorable stamp box with lid. Each piece is beautifully hand painted with sprays of dainty blue forget-me-nots and greenery on a white background. Lavish gold gilding adds to the charm of each piece. The gilding is in excellent condition, with very minor wear noted on the edges of the blotter. The artist has initialed both the letter holder and the calendar with "M. R. W." and has designated the year as '99 (for 1899). The stamp box is monogrammed with a "W" in gold gilding. The letter holder measures 6" long, 2" wide, and 4" tall. It is marked with the Klingenberg and Dwenger underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890's - 1910. The calendar is marked with the Elite Works overglaze decorating mark in red, circa 1891-1900, and measures 3 ½" tall. The 3 ¾" by 1 ¾" by 1 ½" stamp box is unmarked. We cannot tell if the blotter is marked and don't want to disturb the blotter paper in order to check for a factory mark. The blotter measures 5 ¾" long and 3" wide. All pieces of this rare antique desk set are in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
DRESSER BOXES-1010 
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Charming vintage glove box with violets. This large, lidded glove box is hand painted with vibrant purple violets and foliage on a ground of white, soft lavender, pale pink, and pale yellow. The ornate rim of the lid is decorated with gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The artist, Beryl Ory, has signed the lid of the box. The glove box measures 12" long, 4 ½" wide, and stands 2 ½" tall. This vintage glove box bears no manufacturer's mark, making it difficult to date the piece exactly. It is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
DRESSER JARS-1036 
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Elegant Limoges dresser or powder jar. This lovely powder jar is decorated with pink wild roses and foliage on vines of gold gilt. Each rose petal, leaf vein, vine, and thorn is embellished with raised gold enamel work. The background color on the jar has just a hint of the palest mint green. The finial is decorated with gold gilt that is in perfect condition. The jar measures 4 ¼" in diameter and stands 4" tall to the top of the finial. It is marked on the bottom with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. This simple and elegant powder jar is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. |
DRESSER SETS-1021 
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Delightful Limoges dresser set with roses. This set includes a 12" by 10" tray, a 4 ¾" diameter hair receiver, a 3 ¼" diameter lidded trinket jar, and an oblong covered jar that measures 4" in length. The uniquely shaped dresser tray is hand painted with pink and yellow roses and greenery on a ground of mint green, pale blue, and soft ivory. Raised enamel scrollwork surrounds the roses. All pieces of this lovely set have the same hand painted decoration. The gold gilding on each piece of the set is in very good condition, with minor wear noted to the finial of the round dresser jar. The dresser tray and oblong covered jar are marked with the Jean Pouyat underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. The round covered jar is marked with the Martial Redon underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1891-1896. The hair receiver is marked with the William Guerin underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1932. All pieces of this charming dresser set are in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
PERFUME BOTTLES-1005 
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Lovely bulbous Limoges perfume bottle with stopper. This charming perfume bottle is hand painted with dainty pink and red roses and foliage on a ground of ivory, mint green, and pale blue. The base and neck of the bottle are painted a darker shade of green. The stopper is decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The bottle is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt "Touraine" underglaze white ware mark in green, circa early 1900's. The perfume bottle measures 4 ¼" in diameter at its widest point and stands slightly less than 6" tall to the top of the stopper. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this antique perfume bottle is in excellent condition. |
DRESSER MIRRORS-1016 
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Beautiful and rare antique hand mirror with violets. This vintage, metal-framed porcelain mirror is expertly hand painted with a natural setting depicting a grassy meadow and tall trees in the background. In the foreground of this lovely scene is a vibrant cluster of purple and white violets and greenery. The petals of the beautiful double violets feature raised enamel highlights in white and purple. The metal frame and handle have developed a beautiful patina over the many years since its making. This charming and quite heavy piece measures 9 ¼" long and 5 1/8" wide. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this antique hand mirror is in excellent condition. |
DRESSER RING TRAYS-1012 
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Charming Limoges ring or jewelry tray. This petite tray, with a hand in its center, is hand painted with tiny pink roses and foliage on a ground of soft pastel shades of yellow, blue, and green. The ornate and scalloped rim of the tray and the base of the hand are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The tray measures 3 ¾" in diameter and stands 3" tall. It is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1907-1939. The artist has initialed the tray on the bottom. This adorable antique tray is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
DRESSER POWDER JARS-1080 
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Lovely Limoges dresser or powder jar. This footed and handled powder jar is hand painted with pretty purple violets and foliage on a ground of pale lavender, soft blue, and mint green. The handles, feet and finial are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition, with very minor loss to the high points of the finial. The powder jar is signed on the bottom by the artist, Combe. It is marked with the Gerard, Dufraisseix, and Abbot underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1941. It measures 5 ¾" from handle to handle and stands 4 ¼" tall to the top of the finial. This outstanding dresser jar is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
DRESSER JARS-1074 
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Outstanding Limoges dresser box or jar. This large and lovely dresser jar is hand painted with red and pink roses and foliage on a ground of hunter green, mint green, sky blue, buttery yellow, peach blush, mauve, and taupe. Raised white enamel highlights adorn the pink roses on the lid. The jar measures 7" in diameter and stands slightly less than 4" tall. It is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. This exquisite dresser jar is in mint condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. |
DRESSER SETS-1006 
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Beautiful Limoges/Austrian dresser set with roses. This lovely set consists of a Limoges dresser tray, along with an Austrian footed dresser jar and footed hair receiver. All three pieces of the set are signed by the artist, but the signature is difficult to decipher. (Please refer to the photo of the signature.) The scalloped tray measures 13" long and 10" wide. The rim of the tray is gilded and does show wear to the gold along the top of the rim. The tray is marked with the Gerard, Dufraisseix, and Abbot underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1941. The footed powder jar and hair receiver are both 5" in diameter and stand 3 ¾" tall. The rims and feet of these two pieces are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. Each piece is marked with the Vienna, Austria, underglaze white ware mark in green. All pieces of the dresser set are expertly hand painted with delicate pink roses, vines, and foliage on a ground of ivory, yellow, and pale blue. This wonderful antique dresser set is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. |
TRAYS-1036 
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Limoges tray with roses. This elegant factory decorated tray is hand painted with beautiful life-like pink roses and greenery on a ground of beautifully blended pastels in shades of peach, blue, yellow, and green. The graceful rim of the tray is trimmed with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition with minor loss on some of the high points of the rim. The tray is signed by French factory artist, Balitrand. It measures 11 ¾" by 8 ¾" by ½". It is double marked with the Elite Works underglaze white ware mark in green, used after 1900, as well as the Elite Works decorating mark in red. This lovely tray is in excellent condition, with no chips, crack, or repairs. |
DRESSER SETS-1004 
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Lovely vintage hand painted dresser set. This six- piece set includes a lidded, footed powder jar, a footed hair receiver, a petite hatpin holder, a vase, a powder shaker, and a small heart shaped pin tray. Each piece is hand painted with dainty blue and white forget-me-nots and foliage on a ground of powder blue and white. All of the pieces are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The heart shaped pin tray is marked with the Limoges, France, Paroutaud Freres factory underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1903-1917. The powder shaker is marked Favorite Bavaria. The other pieces are without factory marks, which was not uncommon during that era. The petite hatpin holder stands just 1 ¾" high. The vase measures 5" in height. Both the powder jar and hair receiver stand about 4" tall and measures 4 ¾" in diameter. The powder shaker stands 4" tall, and the pin tray measures 3 ¾" across. All pieces of this vintage set are in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. |
DRESSER SETS-1011 
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Charming Limoges dresser set with sweet peas. This dresser set includes a covered and footed powder jar, a covered and footed hair receiver, and a dresser tray. All pieces of the set are hand painted with pink and purple sweet peas and greenery on a ground of creamy ivory and mint green. The gold gilding that adorns the rims and feet of the pieces is in excellent condition. The artist, A. Junkens, has signed all three pieces of the set. The tray measures 11 ¼" long by 8" wide and is marked with the Limoges, France, underglaze white ware mark in green, used after 1891. The hair receiver and powder jar measure 4 ¾" in diameter and stand 3 ½" tall. They are both marked with the Gerard, Dufraisseix, and Abbot underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1941. This adorable set is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
DRESSER SETS-1008 
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Elegant Limoges dresser set with forget-me-nots. This beautiful dresser set includes two, footed cologne bottles, two small and footed trinket boxes with lids, one large and footed powder box with lid, and a small pin tray. All pieces of this lovely set are decorated in the "mixtion" method, a combination of transfer and hand painted decoration. Each piece is decorated with trailing blue flowers and greenery on a ground of white, pale blue, and the slightest hint of peach blush. The flowers have raised enamel centers and raised enamel embellishments. The handles and finials are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in mint condition, as is all of the delicate gold scrollwork that adorns each piece of the set. All pieces of the set are marked with the Martial Redon underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1891-1896. With the exception of the small pin tray, all pieces of the set also have an impressed "MR". There is no decorating mark, but factory-decorated pieces were not always double marked. Each cologne bottle stands 6" tall to the top of the finial. The very petite pin tray measures 5" by 3". The large powder jar stands 3 ¾" tall to the top of the finial and measures 4" in diameter. Both of the small trinket boxes measure 2 ¼" tall and are 3" in diameter. All pieces of this lovely dresser set are free of chips, cracks, or restoration. Mint condition. |
DRESSER JARS-1068 
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Limoges Art Nouveau dresser box with violets. This lovely dresser jar is hand painted with stylized purple violets and greenery on an ivory and mint green background. The rims of both the jar and cover are decorated with rich gold gilding, outlined with a thin tracing of green. The artist, J. Skeen (or Sheen), has signed and dated the jar, '09 (for 1909). The jar measures 5" in diameter at its widest point and stands 2 ¾" tall with the lid in place. It is marked with the Haviland and Company underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1894-1931. This elegant Limoges dresser jar is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. |
DRESSER JARS-1060 
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Charming Limoges powder box with pansies. This adorable powder box is expertly hand painted with delicate pansies in shades of buttery yellow, bright blue, white, and purple. Background colors are a lovely blending of pastels in shades of mint green, powder blue, and mauve. The rims of the cover and base are decorated with gold gilding that is in perfect condition. The powder box is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. It measures 5" in diameter and stands 3" tall. With no chips, cracks, or repairs, this vintage powder box is in mint condition. |
TRAYS-1037 
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Charming Limoges handled dresser or ring tray. The beautiful, petite tray is hand painted with delicate multi-colored roses and greenery on a ground of sky blue, lavender, and green. The rim and branch-like extensions on the handle are painted with gold gilding that does show some wear, especially around the rim of the tray. The tray measures 6" by 4" and stands 2" tall to the top of the handle. It is marked with the Delinieres and Company underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1894-1900. This lovely antique tray is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
TRAYS-1028 
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Limoges dresser tray with daisies. This irregular shaped tray is hand painted with a large spray of white daisies on a ground of pale green, creamy yellow, and peach blush. The ornate and scalloped rim is decorated with lovely gold gilding that shows minimal wear to a few of the high points. The artist's initials, N. A. M., appear on the front of the tray. It is marked with the William Guerin underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1932. The tray measures almost 13" long and is 9 ½" wide. It is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. |
DRE-1005 
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Elegant and rare Limoges ladies fan box. This lovely factory decorated box is decorated with purple violets and white lilies of the valley on a ground of white and mint green. The ornate and sculpted rim of the lid and box is decorated with rich gold gilding that shows very minimal wear. The box measures 8 ¾" long, 2" wide, and stands just over 1 ½" tall with the lid on. It is double marked with the Latrille Freres underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1899-1913, and the Coronet (George Borgfeldt) overglaze decorating mark in green, circa 1906-1920. This charming fan box is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
JRS-1061 
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Beautiful Limoges footed and covered dresser jar with violets. This lovely dresser jar is hand painted with thick clusters of purple violets and greenery on a background of ivory, mint green, blue, and yellow. The feet, handles, rims, and finial are decorated with gold gilding that shows slight wear on the finial and handles. The jar is marked with the Gerard, Dufraisseix, and Abbot underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1941. It stands 4 ¼" tall to the top of the finial and measures 5 5/8" from handle to handle. This lovely vintage jar is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
JRS-1051 
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Pretty Limoges trinket or dresser jar. This adorable oval trinket jar is hand painted with vivid purple violets and greenery on a ground of fuchsia, lavender, and yellow. The rim of the lid is decorated with a wide band of rich gold gilding. The signature of the artist, M. L. Bennett, appears on the jar's lid. It measures 6" long, 3 ¾" wide, and stands 2 ½" tall with lid in place. The underglaze white ware mark is the Limoges, France, mark 5, used after 1891. This lovely piece is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
JRS-1050 
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Large and lovely Limoges powder or dresser jar. The wonderful powder blue and pink blush background on this piece offers the perfect backdrop for the hand painted blue and pink forget-me-nots and greenery that adorn the lid. The flower petals feature raised enamel highlights that give them a three-dimensional appearance. The rims of the powder jar are painted with gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The artist, Anna Butz, has signed the bottom of the jar. This large jar stands just over 3" tall and measures 6" in diameter. It is marked with the Limoges, France, underglaze white ware mark in green, used after 1891. This wonderful vintage powder jar is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
PER-1002 
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Pretty Limoges hand painted perfume bottle. This dainty dresser or perfume bottle is decorated with trailing blue forget-me-nots and greenery on a background of ivory and pale blue. The bottle and stopper are painted with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The bottle stands 5 ¼" tall to the top of the stopper and sits on a base that measures slightly more that 2" in diameter. It is marked with the William Guerin underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1932. With no chips, cracks, or repairs, this lovely bottle is in excellent condition. |
JRS-1041 
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Lovely Pickard footed powder or trinket jar. This covered trinket jar is decorated with hand painted bouquets of blue forget-me-nots on a ground of white and sky blue. The rims and graceful feet are painted with gold gilding that is in excellent condition. Scalloped gold accents decorate the underside of the jar. The signature of Pickard Studio artist, Curtis Marker, appears on the lid. Because the underside of the jar comes to a point, the Pickard Studio decorating mark appears on the underside of the lid. The mark is the first mark used at the Ravenswood studio, circa 1905-1910. The jar measures 3 ¾" in diameter and stands just over 2 ½" tall when the lid is in place. It is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
DSH-1016 
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Elegant Limoges dressser dish. This lovely and petite covered dish is hand painted and signed by the artist, H. M. Edson. It is decorated with pink and white sweet peas and greenery, and trimmed with gold gilding. The dish, with lid in place, stands 3" tall on four adorable gold legs. The lid measures 4 ½" by 3". It is marked with the Coiffe factory underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1891-1914. The dish is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. |
TRA-1024 
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Unique Limoges dresser tray with canaries and violets. This cheerful dresser tray is hand painted with two adorable yellow canaries perched on the edge of a water bowl. With the birds and bowl is a beautiful bouquet of purple violets. Ground colors are white, brown, purple, and gray. The ornate and irregular shaped rim of the tray is decorated with rich gold gilding that shows some wear. The tray measures 12 ½" long, 8 ½" wide, and stands just over 1" tall. It is marked with the Haviland and Company underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1888-1896. This unique antique dresser tray is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
DRE-1001 
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Beautiful two-piece Limoges vanity set. This outstanding set consists of a hat pin holder and matching tray. Both pieces are hand painted with enchanting blue forget-me-nots on a delicate blue and cream colored background. Both pieces are very elegant in their design and are trimmed with rich gold gilding that is in mint condition. Each piece has been initialed by the artist, L. W. The scalloped tray measures 12 ½" long and is just over 8" wide. The hat pin holder stands 4 ¾" tall and comes with a vintage gold hat pin. The hat pin holder is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. The tray is marked with the Gerard, Dufraisseix, and Abbot underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1941. Both the tray and hat pin holder are perfect, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Mint Condition. |
JRS-1032 
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Gorgeous Limoges dresser or powder jar with roses. This colorful powder jar is hand painted with life-like white and red roses and greenery on a soft taupe and caramel background. The elegantly shaped finial is decorated with gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The jar is initialed on the bottom, "F. B. R. From A. S. Y. 1913". The jar measures 5" in diameter at its widest point and stands 5" tall to the top of the finial. It is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. This beautiful piece is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
JRS-1030 
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Exquisite Limoges powder jar. This beautiful jar is hand painted with large and gorgeous red and pink roses and greenery on a background shaded with pale yellow, burnt orange, olive green, and caramel brown. The rims of the jar and its cover are trimmed with gold gilding. The jar measures 5 ½" in diameter and stands 3" tall. This lovely piece is signed by the artist, A. Marty. The powder jar is marked with the George Borgfeldt (Coronet) overglaze decorating mark in green, circa 1906-1920. This fine example of factory decorated Limoges porcelain is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. |
JRS-1023 
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Beautiful Pickard Studio poppies powder jar. This lovely powder jar is hand painted in the Art Nouveau style with burnt orange poppies and greenery on an opalescent background. The jar and lid are trimmed with gold gilding that is outlined in a deep crimson red. In the center of the lid is a gold medallion inscribed with a poppy. This piece is signed by the artist, Alfred Keates. The powder jar measures 5 3/8" in diameter and stands 2 ½" tall. It is marked with the Haviland underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1894-1932, as well as the Pickard Studio trademark 4, circa 1903-1905, used at the carriage barn studio. This elegant piece is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration, and only very minor wear to the gold on the outer edge of the lid. |
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Dainty Limoges hand painted cruet. This delicately painted cruet is decorated with blue forget-me-nots on a background of pale blue, white, and pale pink. The cruet is initialed, on the bottom, by the artist. It measures 5 ¼" tall and is 2 ½" wide at its widest point. The mouth, handle, and stopper are painted with lovely gold gilt that is in perfect condition. The cruet is marked with the Gerard, Dufraisseix, and Morel underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1882-1890. The cruet is quite old with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Mint condition. |
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