.: Antiques - Antique Limoges Porcelain :.

Numerous factories produced fine antique china in Limoges, France, with the majority of the production occurring in the 19th century. One of the more famous and recognizable names is that of the Haviland Company which was located in Limoges and bears a variety of different markings. Limoges porcelain has become a generic name of hard paste porcelain produced form the 18th through the 20th century and is considered the finest porcelain of that time. Its influence on the American porcelain market is easily noted with companies such as Pickard, Ott & Brewer, and Ceramic Arts Company.

A popular theme among Limoges porcelain antiques collectors is the wide array of hand painted open roses and other bright and realistic florals. Everything from antique and vintage cream and sugar sets, decorative plates, jardinieres, cache pots, punch bowls, mugs and steins, dresser sets, and vases can be found with artist signed hand painting of top quality. Some of the most frequently encountered antique Limoges porcelain marks include T.&V. Limoges, A.L., J.P.L., M.R., Elite, and Coronet. Shop our Limoges porcelain for authentic and high quality porcelain antiques!