Gold Plated Porcelain Cup: France Limoges W G & Co

By Newberry87, 26 October, 2014
Description

Limoges W G & Co France Gold Plated Porcelain Cup with Ornate Floral Designs:

Mark shown is that of white ware factory referenced by dealers and collectors asGuĂ©rin used circa 1900-1932. This is often referenced as Mark 3 by dealers, as found in The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain.

 

This manufacturing company used a number of different marks beginning in 1870, including similar scroll marks without Limoges and France. One variation used from the late 1890s-1932 spelled out Wm. Guérin & Co. Limoges France

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain
Distinguishing marks
Signatures: Bitterly (near handle) Stamp on bottom of cup: Limoges France,
Scroll Pattern- W G& Co
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
6" x 4" x 3.5"
Date Period
1900-1930's
Weight
1.2 lbs.
History
Obtained from an estate sail from a good friend who was a long time collector of fine arts and antiqued goods
Price Paid (If known)
200
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

Newberry87

10 years 8 months ago

I'm sorry that the images here are of poor quality, I will try to upload some pictures with more detail as soon as I have access to my camera.

Thanks everyone for your time, and any feedback is greatly appreciated.

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