Limoges - Coffee service - Porcelain

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A Limoges porcelain coffee service by William Guérin & Cie, dating from circa 1895–1910, in Belle Époque style with polychrome floral decoration, comprising 16 pieces (1 coffee pot with lid, 1 sugar bowl with lid, 7 coffee cups and 7 matching saucers), weighing about 3 kg and measuring approximately 19 cm high, 15 cm wide and 15 cm deep, in excellent condition with minimal wear and some gilt wear typical for age.

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Magnificent antique Limoges porcelain coffee service, made by William Guérin & Cie, France, dating from the Belle Époque, around 1895–1910.

The service features an elegant polychrome floral decoration consisting of flowers in shades of pink, purple, green and blue, complemented by delicate gold embellishments.

The pattern varies slightly from piece to piece, which adds a lot of charm to the whole. Some cups also feature lovely floral motifs on the interior.

The set comprises 16 pieces:

* 1 coffee pot with lid
* 1 covered sugar bowl
* 7 coffee cups
* 7 matching saucers

Manufacture: William Guérin & Cie
Origin: Limoges, France
Mark: green stamp W.G. & Co / France on the pieces
Estimated period: around 1895–1910
Style: Belle Époque / early 20th century
Material: porcelain

Condition

Very good overall condition considering the age.

The porcelain and the floral decoration are particularly well preserved. Minor signs of use and some small gilding wear may be present, in keeping with the age of the service.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise assessment of the condition of each piece.

Very beautiful vintage Limoges set, particularly decorative and sought after for a collection of French porcelain, a romantic table setting, or vintage interior decoration.

Magnificent antique Limoges porcelain coffee service, made by William Guérin & Cie, France, dating from the Belle Époque, around 1895–1910.

The service features an elegant polychrome floral decoration consisting of flowers in shades of pink, purple, green and blue, complemented by delicate gold embellishments.

The pattern varies slightly from piece to piece, which adds a lot of charm to the whole. Some cups also feature lovely floral motifs on the interior.

The set comprises 16 pieces:

* 1 coffee pot with lid
* 1 covered sugar bowl
* 7 coffee cups
* 7 matching saucers

Manufacture: William Guérin & Cie
Origin: Limoges, France
Mark: green stamp W.G. & Co / France on the pieces
Estimated period: around 1895–1910
Style: Belle Époque / early 20th century
Material: porcelain

Condition

Very good overall condition considering the age.

The porcelain and the floral decoration are particularly well preserved. Minor signs of use and some small gilding wear may be present, in keeping with the age of the service.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise assessment of the condition of each piece.

Very beautiful vintage Limoges set, particularly decorative and sought after for a collection of French porcelain, a romantic table setting, or vintage interior decoration.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
3 kg
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Limoges
Material
Porcelain
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
19 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
FranceVerified
Private

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