Round ornate handle on lid with gold on it, scrolled handles on body of dish.Unique Floral design (Not roses) all over including the inside of dish. Gold on handles and base and lid. Very ornate body design with ruffled pleats in pottery all around. Raised design in pottery around base and lid. Marked on bottom of lid A. lanternier france, and on bottom of dish A. Lanternier france along with an anchor with the word Limoges curved above anchor, the letter A on one side and the letter L on the other side of the anchor. with the word France curved on bottom of anchor. There is also the letter "C" engraved in the pottery and what appears to be two straight lines engraved in pottery as well looks like "II". No cracks, chips, breaks, anything on the entire piece, including the lid. No crackles either. Excellent solid condition. Mint to Excellent condition.
Description
Category
Pottery
Medium
Pottery
Distinguishing marks
A. Lanternier Limoges France also a "C" and "II" engraved in pottery on bottom
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
13" long, 7 1/4" wide, 3 1/2" -4" tall
Date Period
1891-1914
Weight
1-2 pounds
History
Bought at an estate sale
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For Sale?
Yes