Overview
A fine hard-paste porcelain covered sugar bowl featuring a delicate neoclassical green laurel and floral swag motif with hand-applied gold gilding.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Limoges-Style Porcelain Covered Sugar Bowl, c. 1890-1910
Photo reference
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Story
The late 19th century saw a massive boom in the 'cult of the table,' where a proper household required a specific vessel for every conceivable condiment.
Maker / Origin
While the mark is not visible, the form and decoration are highly characteristic of Haviland & Co. of Limoges, France.
Condition & Value
The porcelain appears bright and free of major cracks or chips. Individual serving pieces from dinner sets are widely available; value is driven by the pattern's appeal and the condition of the gold gilding.
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