I recently cleaned out some dishes that had belonged to my mother (and potentially her mother and grandmother). There are three dishes that are different from the rest and I was curious what their value might be. They appear to be a set of three serving dishes (two plates and a bowl) by Limoges from the early 1900's. They are an ivory color with gold leaf around the rims. There is a gold leaf design in the middle of each that reminds me of a wheel on a boat with a flower in the center. The maker's mark on the back includes both the purplish bell and the green "T&V France" designs. The Bell includes the words "decore par Limoges T.V. Pour Wm. Lairton WILMINGTON". I have attached two photos I took of the set and the maker's mark. I am trying to determine the approximate value of these dishes. Additionally, I am from Wilmington, Delaware. I was wondering if the "WILMINGTON" reference on the back is from Wilmington, DE or whether they were painted in a town in France.
Description
Category
China
Medium
porcelain with gold leaf
Distinguishing marks
Limoges maker's marks
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
early 1900's
History
These belonged to my mother, and probably her mother, and possibly her grandmother.
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
No
Photos
