Accurate Description of Item
One Turn of the 19th Century Bawo & Dotter Elite Works China Service
Appraiser Remarks
The markings on this set were used by Bawo & Dotter, who were established in New York City in the 1860s to import porcelain, especially from Limoges, into the USA. In the early 1870s they established The Elite Works in Limoges to decorate porcelain made by other factories. Their production included table china, decorative pieces and trinket boxes. Some of their marks incorporated St. Martial from the seal of the City of Limoges. Porcelain production was interrupted during WWI. Shortly after the war, they bought the William Guerin company (which had purchase the Pouyat company), and the company became Guerin-Pouyat-Elite, apparently continuing use of all three company marks. The company closed in 1932.
The green markings on this set was used 1896-1920 and the Red decoration mark was used 1896-1932. Sadly there is no great value for Elite Limoge ware in the current market, at auction comparable sets for 8-12 often sell at auction for less than $250.00.
The green markings on this set was used 1896-1920 and the Red decoration mark was used 1896-1932. Sadly there is no great value for Elite Limoge ware in the current market, at auction comparable sets for 8-12 often sell at auction for less than $250.00.
Estimated Value
$300.00- $500.00
Re: LIMOGES ELITE WORKS CHINA FIRST FIRING
One Turn of the 19th Century Bawo & Dotter Elite Works China Service
The markings on this set were used by Bawo & Dotter, who were established in New York City in the 1860s to import porcelain, especially from Limoges, into the USA. In the early 1870s they established The Elite Works in Limoges to decorate porcelain made by other factories. Their production included table china, decorative pieces and trinket boxes. Some of their marks incorporated St. Martial from the seal of the City of Limoges. Porcelain production was interrupted during WWI. Shortly after the war, they bought the William Guerin company (which had purchase the Pouyat company), and the company became Guerin-Pouyat-Elite, apparently continuing use of all three company marks. The company closed in 1932.
The green markings on this set was used 1896-1920 and the Red decoration mark was used 1896-1932. Sadly there is no great value for Elite Limoge ware in the current market, at auction comparable sets for 8-12 often sell at auction for less than $250.00.