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T & V Limoges Black & White Egyptomania Scarab Motif Box
By T&V Limoges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
T & V Limoges (Tressemann & Vogt) Black & White Egyptomania Scarab Motif Box France, Circa 1925 A
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Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

T & V Limoges Black & White Egyptomania Scarab Motif Box
T & V Limoges Black & White Egyptomania Scarab Motif Box
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.75 in Dm 8 in
Floral Rich Blue Limoges Ceramic Coiffe Saucer, Limoges, France, 1800s
By Limoges
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Coiffe Limoges floral plate. Doesn't this pretty saucer remind you of Gucci? A rich
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Tableware

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Gold

Antique French T&V Limoges Porcelain Painted Pitcher For Pitkin & Brooks Chicago
By T&V Limoges, Tressemanes & Vogt
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful large antique French export hand-painted Limoges porcelain pitcher (would also make a
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pitchers

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Porcelain

Tressemanes & Vogt Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Tray, 1891-1907
By T&V Limoges
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
with a thin gold band. The tray is marked with green overglaze stamps "T & V Limoges France" and
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Porcelain

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Ceramic, Porcelain

French Limoges Wall Art Painted Plate, Early-20th Century
By T&V Limoges
Located in New York, NY
An early-20th century French hand-painted plate by T & V, Limoges, France. Plates' design is
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Paintings

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Porcelain

French Limoges Wall Art Painted Plate, Early-20th Century
French Limoges Wall Art Painted Plate, Early-20th Century
$540 Sale Price
43% Off
H 1 in Dm 8.5 in
Tressemanes & Vogt Limoges Porcelain Set of 4 Cups Mugs, 1891-1907 Hand Painted
By T&V Limoges
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
rims are accented with a thin gold band. The cups are marked with green stamp "T & V Limoges France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Porcelain

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Gold

Vintage Porcelain Ashtray Catchall L. T, France Taillemite Made in France
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Limoges Porcelaine Française Ashtray Catchall, “Mousquetaire 1724” by L. Taillemite, France
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

French Porcelain Dinner Plates Rustic Fish Boat Design, Set of 8
By T&V Limoges, Tressman & Vogt
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous set of eight (8) French Tressman & Vogt Limoges porcelain lunch or dinner plates in a
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Early 20th Century French Adirondack Tableware

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Porcelain

Limoges -Rosalie Warranted 22 K Gold Tableware Set, 30 Pieces
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless Limoges tableware set of 30 Pieces stamped Triumph, made in the USA Limoges Rosalie 1 T
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Limoges -Rosalie Warranted 22 K Gold Tableware Set, 30 Pieces
Limoges -Rosalie Warranted 22 K Gold Tableware Set, 30 Pieces
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
French Limoges Porcelain decorative dish from Tressemann & Vogt - France XIXème
By Tressemanes & Vogt
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
all around. This dish is a real painting on porcelain. A green T&V Limoges France stamp is on the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings

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Porcelain

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Limoges T & V French Plates with Seashell Paintings by M.H. Dismukes in 1898
By T&V Limoges
Located in Cookeville, TN
made by the T & V branch of Limoges China in France.
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Hand Painted Limoges T&V Porcelain Oyster Plate
By Tressemanes & Vogt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand painted limoges porcelain Tressemanes & Vogt Oyster Plate.
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20th Century French Tableware

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Porcelain

Framed French Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of Marie Antoinette By T&V Limoges
By T&V Limoges
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Limoges is bound to bring a sense of sophistication and luxury to your home! If you look at the photos
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Art

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Porcelain, Wood

Elegant Art Nouveau Antique French Limoges by T.Haviland Fish Set
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
This elegant fish set is hand painted and features 24k white gold gilt detailing of fish and stylized flora and fauna designs in an Art Nouveau manner.Gorgeous saffron accents color ...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain

Pair of Limoges Art Nouveau Painted Porcelain Plaques
By T&V Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of hand painted Limoges, circa 1900, porcelain paintings. These semi nude Art
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Paintings

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Porcelain

Antique Limogés Porcelain Hand Painted Grape & Gilt Punch Bowl on Pedestal C1900
By T&V Limoges
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Limogés punch bowl by Tressemann & Vogt offers porcelain construction with hand
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Early 20th Century French Porcelain

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Porcelain, Paint

Pair of French Limoges Porcelain Plaques with Bronze Frames, Early 20th Century
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Celebrate classical elegance with this refined pair of wall-hanging Limoges porcelain plaques
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Bronze

Antique Presidential Turkey Design Oyster Plate Signed "T. Haviland Limoges Co."
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique presidential turkey design oyster plate, signed "T. Haviland Limoges Co.," circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique French T. Haviland Limoges Porcelain Turkey Pattern Oyster Plate C. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Haviland Limoges," Circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique French "T&V, Limoges" Porcelain Green & Gold Oyster Plate, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Limoges Porcelain hand-decorated green & gold oyster plate made by "Tressemann and
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Early 20th Century French Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique French "T&V, Limoges" Hand-Painted Gold Porcelain Oyster Plate, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Intricately hand-painted gold & white Limoges porcelain oyster plate signed
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Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of Nine Haviland Limoges Vieux Paris Dessert Dishes France Circa 1876
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of nine lovely Vieux Paris dishes was made by Haviland Limoges in France circa 1876. The
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Antique 1870s French Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

ique French Oyster Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Limoges Oyster Plate, Hand-painted, T.V.Co, c.1900
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Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

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Porcelain

ique French Oyster Plate
ique French Oyster Plate
H 1.5 in Dm 9 in
T&V Limoges Hand Painted Roses Squat Vase
By Limoges
Located in Palm Springs, CA
French hand painted floral porcelain Tressemann & Vogt Limoges squat vase. Expertly decorated with
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Early 20th Century French Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of Six Hand Painted T V Limoges Oyster Plates, Circa 1900
By T&V Limoges
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of six hand painted Limoges Tressemann & Vogt hand painted oyster plates. The green and gold
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Antique Early 1900s French Porcelain

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Porcelain

S.T. Dupont Paris Porcelaine De Limoges France Cigar Ashtray Catchall Decor
By S.T. Dupont, Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
S.T. Dupont Paris Porcelaine De Limoges France Cigar Ashtray with two adjustable silver metal
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Ashtrays

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Metal

Very Pretty Limoges France Hand Painted "Butterfly" Top Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

T&V France Floral Vase Shape Flower Painted Porcelain Pitcher
By Limoges
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice floral French porcelain pitcher.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Porcelain Dinner Plates - Limoges - Hand Painted
By Tressemanes & Vogt, Davis Collamore & Co Ltd. 1, T&V Limoges
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of 6 porcelain fish plates, made by the French brand Limoges. The plates date from
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

French Porcelain Rooster Bird Painting Wall Plate, Signed
By T&V Limoges
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French porcelain hand painted wall art plate with colorful Rooster bird and gold gilt edge by artist A.A. Rose, circa early 20th century, France. Plate bears maker's mark...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Paintings

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Porcelain

Limoges Haviland Dinner Service, Second Presidential China Edition, circa 1938
By Theodore Haviland
Located in Austin, TX
One of the kind mysterious vintage extended dinner service for 12+ by Limoges and T. Haviland made
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Vintage 1930s French Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Tressemanes & Vogt Porcelain Dinner Plates with Green Band and Gilt Trim
By Tressemanes & Vogt
Located in Cincinnati, OH
These late 19th century Limoges porcelain dinner plates were made and decorated by highly regarded
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Limoges Je T'aime Petite Fleur Round French Box
By Castel Limoges
Located in Richmond, VA
Delightful French Limoges box with brass hardware, hand-painted in France by Limoges Castel. Box
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1990s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Limoges Holly Punch Bowl
By Tressemanes & Vogt
Located in Middleburg, VA
Wow! An incredible Limoges punch bowl, circa 1910, in the Holly pattern by Tressemanes & Vogt
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Early 20th Century French Centerpieces

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Porcelain

Limoges Holly Punch Bowl
Limoges Holly Punch Bowl
H 6 in Dm 13.25 in
French Floral Still Life Painting on Porcelain, circa 1930
By Giraud, Limoges
Located in Great Barrington, MA
the mark of Giraud, Limoges, France. I haven't found much information of this particular maker but the
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Early 20th Century French Paintings

Very Rare Original Robj Bonbonniere Candy Jars French Art Deco
By ROBJ
Located in Oakland, CA
and factories in Limoges among them. Measurements: 7.5" T
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Very Rare Original Robj Bonbonniere Candy Jars French Art Deco
By ROBJ
Located in Oakland, CA
and factories in Limoges among them. Measurements: 8.5" T
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Enamel

Very Rare Original Robj Bonbonniere Candy Jars French Art Deco
By ROBJ
Located in Oakland, CA
Limoges among them. Measurements: 7.5" T
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

ROBJ Bonbonniere Candy Jar French Art Deco
By ROBJ
Located in Oakland, CA
production of ROBJ designs: Manufacture de Sevres, Villeroy et Boch in Luxembourg and factories in Limoges
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

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Ceramic

Limoge Punch Bowl with Matching Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare T+V Limoge punch bowl with matching stand Tressemann & Vogt, circa 1910. Floral and grape
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Early 20th Century Victorian Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Porcelain Cup, Saucer and Creamer Set
Located in Pataskala, OH
the handle. Including the handle they would measure 3.25". The creamer is marked T&T Limoges France
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

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Early 20th Century Porcelain Jardinière Made by Limoges, France
By Limoges
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful porcelain jardieniere, made by the French brand Limoges. The jardiniere has beautiful relief decorations, gold-colored accents and a beautiful pattern of colorful flowers. ...
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Brass Buffet
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The buffet is the first item of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by the Italian woodworker Stefano Marolla. The title refers to the indeterminate article in the Italian ...
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2010s Italian Buffets

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Brass

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Brass Buffet
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Brass Buffet
$45,513 / item
H 32.29 in W 78.75 in D 22.05 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

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Wood

A Set of 12 Cobalt Blue & Raised Gilt Antique Limoges Dinner Plates Circa 1900
By William Guerin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive set of dinner or presentation plates by one of Limoges re known Gilded Age factories, William Guerin. This plate features an elaborate design of raised tooled gilding o...
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Antique Early 1900s French Dinner Plates

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Gold, Enamel

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Natural Specimens

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Stone, Malachite

Pair of Four-Panel Reversible French Chinoiserie Coromandel Screens Paris, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Eight-Panel Reversible Chinese Coromandel Screen Pair of French chinoiserie screens, Paris, 1920s This French chinoiserie screens from the 1920s are composed of four panels richly ...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet ...
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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Brass

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

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Steel

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...
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Antique Early 1700s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Enamel

Chinoiserie Lacquer Secretaire Bookcase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bradenton, FL
This Chinoiserie secretary is an elegant and intricately designed piece of furniture that combines the functional aspects of a writing desk with the aesthetic elements of Chinoiserie...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Lacquer

Chinoiserie Lacquer Secretaire Bookcase
Chinoiserie Lacquer Secretaire Bookcase
$3,900 Sale Price
25% Off
H 86 in W 39.25 in D 20.5 in
4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Windows

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Lead

Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Urns

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Iron

Pair of  French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Pair of  French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
$1,595 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 16 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Italian Art Deco Pergamena Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom Italian vanity, dressing table or secretary with triptych mirror, in parchment and fruitwood, possibly pear wood, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Italy, circa 1935. The base tabl...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vanities

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Brass

1960's French Ceramic Coffee Set by Alain Maunier
By Vallauris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible ceramic coffee set made by French ceramic maker Alain Maunier in Vallauris, 1960's. Set includes 1x large coffee pot with lid, 1x sugar bowl with lid, 1x creamer pot witho...
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Vintage 1960s French Tea Sets

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Ceramic

1960's French Ceramic Coffee Set by Alain Maunier
1960's French Ceramic Coffee Set by Alain Maunier
$1,250 / set
H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire
Located in Long Island City, NY
A high quality Japanese, late Meiji era, silver wire and enamel vase. The amphora shaped vase is adorned with polychrome enamel images of birds, trees, blossoming flowers, and screen...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Silver

Set of Six Black Forest Schnapps Glasses Amber German with Hunting Scene Sofina
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six Schnapps glasses handmade in Bavaria. Handblown crystal and hand-edged with a deer and leaves decor in amber in the style of black forest. Comes in different colors. Handm...
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2010s German Black Forest Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Limoge rose to prominence for its regal and romantic porcelain designs. Royalty and the political elite all commissioned pieces from the region’s factories. Pieces feature rich colors and gold embellishments. Browse a range of Limoge porcelain pieces from some of the world’s top collectors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Limoges porcelain, study the marks on the bottom. Some pieces show the French government's official mark, which reads "Limoges Goût de Ville." Limoges sometimes added a variety of factory marks or artist names. Consult an authoritative online resource to research these additional marks. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted Limoges decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To value Limoges, seek help from a licensed appraiser who has experience evaluating porcelain ware. Only an expert can accurately assess the condition of porcelain to determine how much a piece is worth. Shop a range of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Limoges is special because of its place in the history of ceramics. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Limoges pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, some Limoges pieces are valuable. Generally, pieces that date back to the 19th century fetch the highest prices. In addition to age, the type, style and condition of a piece all impact selling prices, as well as how rare it is and what the current demand for similar pieces is like. A certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert can give you an estimate of how much a particular piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Limoges porcelain wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Limoges is made in France. The name of the pottery actually comes from the area where the pottery originated and is manufactured to this day. Some companies may produce pottery that resembles Limoges in East Asia and other locations. You'll find a range of Limoges pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all Limoges pieces are marked. While most Limoges include the factory's production and decorating marks, some pieces will have no mark. That’s why it is important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Limoges enamel technique involves layering molten glass and painting on them. Then, artisans paint over the surface with white to mute the artwork. This method of creating pottery and decorative objects dates back to 12th-century France. Find a selection of Limoges enamel ware 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Haviland Limoges China is a type of porcelain first imported to America by Charles Haviland, an importer of English porcelain. When he discovered Limoges porcelain, Haviland imported blanks and trained a group of painters to decorate the China by hand in a combination of French and English styles. Limoges fine porcelain is white and translucent, allowing for clear markings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Haviland Limoges China pieces from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if a Limoges is real, look for the marking that indicates the maker. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world. On authentic pieces, you will see the words “Peint Main," which means "hand-painted." Authentic works will also say "Limoges, France." The finish is also a good indication of authenticity. Most real Limoges pieces will have a dull patina. Objects with a glossy or shiny finish are most likely reproductions. Shop a range of Limoges pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify Limoges china. There are certain marks that should be present on the bottom of the pieces as well as the keepsake boxes. Look for an official mark from the French government, a studio or manufacturer’s mark and the artist’s name. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Limoges has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To identify your Limoges pattern, conduct research using trusted online resources. More than two dozen makers produced Limoges china, and they all used different hallmarks to identify their pieces. You can use the mark on your china to determine the maker. Once you know who crafted your china, examine the details of the pattern carefully and then compare them to images online to learn the pattern. If you need assistance with the identification process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of Limoges china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Limoges is a type of decorated porcelain. Authentic Limoges items will have the phrase “Peint Main” or “Peint a la main” hand-painted on the bottom, which means it was painted by hand. You can also look for the Limoges France insignia. Shop a collection of vetted Limoges china from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Limoges porcelain is made of kaolin, feldspar and quartz, making it the finest hard-paste porcelain in the world. It is the addition of kaolin that makes the porcelain so sought-after and also gives it the distinction of being bone china. Shop a collection of Limoges china from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Limoges is an area in France known for its production of fine porcelain and china. Limoges china was first produced in the 1700s and modeled after Chinese fine, white porcelain. Due to its proximity to kaolin, the key ingredient in porcelain, Limoges is still home to several porcelain factories. Find a variety of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some Limoges is worth something. Authentic Limoges porcelain tableware, vases and objets d’art continue to be popular with collectors and design lovers worldwide, and prices for pieces vary based on their age, style, type, condition and other factors. Sets of dinnerware and decorative objects from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are often worth more as their age makes them rarer. To find out how much a particular piece may be worth, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Limoges porcelain wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Yes, some Limoges china is worth something. Some pieces are valuable because they are favorites among collectors. Examples include full sets in popular patterns like Chine Petit Panier Chinois and certain limited edition shaving mugs. Generally, the maker, age, style, type and condition will all play a role in determining how much a particular piece is worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can provide you with an estimated value for your china. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Limoges china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Limoges china is very similar to bone china, but it was not until the late 1700s that the ingredient kaolin, which is integral to bone china, was discovered near Limoges. Therefore, Limoges china made before this point is not truly bone china. Shop an array of authentic Limoges china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Limoges France porcelain is valuable depends on a number of factors, including the condition of the piece in question. Limoges porcelain has withstood the test of time for centuries. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Generally, collectors are willing to pay more for Limoges porcelain objects that feature a high level of hand-painted detail. Pieces with machine-transferred decorations are typically less valuable. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with determining how much Limoges pieces are worth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Limoges porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the first steps to authenticating your Limoges porcelain is to check the bottom of the piece for the maker’s mark or signature. If you spot the ‘Limoges’ mark, this is a good sign. Shop a collection of properly vetted Limoges porcelain from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.