Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain
Distinguishing marks
Signatures: Bitterly (near handle) Stamp on bottom of cup: Limoges France,
Scroll Pattern- W G& Co
Scroll Pattern- W G& Co
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1900-1930's
Size and dimensions of this item
6" x 4" x 3.5"
Weight
1.2 lbs.
Long 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 asGuérin used circa 1900-1932. This is often referenced as Mark 3 by dealers, as found in The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain.
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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
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
Re: Gold Plated Porcelain Cup: France Limoges W G & Co
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