Haviland Limoges Dinnerware

This is a vintage Haviland Limoges white porcelain with scalloped gold trim. This is a massive collection which also includes the solid gold stripe on a set of plates, cups and saucers. There is a serving set of 10 plus.. This collection was acquired via an Estate sale. 

Limoges porcelain production began in the late 18th century following the discovery of kaolin deposits near the Vienne River in France. The region quickly evolved into one of Europe's premier manufacturing centers for fine ceramics, attracting master artisans and entrepreneurs from across the continent. American entrepreneurs such as David Haviland established decorating and manufacturing operations there in the mid-19th century specifically to export fine white porcelain tailored to Victorian dining tastes.

Scalloped and lobed serving bowls of this type were molded using traditional slip-casting techniques before being hand-finished and gilded by skilled artisans. The combination of bright white hard-paste porcelain and delicate gold leaf trim became a hallmark of elegant table-scapes during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. These pieces were produced in extensive dinner services and remain enduring examples of French fine dining heritage.