DESCRIPTION: This vase was designed in a very classic pattern with burnished pink roses encircling the vase. The overall quality of the design is quite professional. The gold trim on the rim is subdubbed and does not overpower the hand painting.
The entire vase's surface is filled by the light washes that accent the colors of the vase. CONDITION: While this vase is classified as used, its condition is superb. We can find no defects or damage. There are no chips, nicks, cracks, rubbings, scratches, crazing or hairlines. The gold trim around the top rim is slightly worn.DIMENSIONS: The vase has a diameter of 7 1/2" and a height of 4 5/8". It is very stable with a base of 4 5/8. HISTORY/MARKS: The Pouyat family was one of the oldest French names associated with the porcelain in the Limoges region dating all the way back to the 1700's. Jean Pouyat began a company in 1842 at Limoges and the business was carried on by his sons after his death in 1849. About 1883, the company became known as La Ceramique.
The now famous JPL backstamps were used beginning in 1851 and the specific one that is on this plate is called mark #5 Mary Frank Gaston in Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain, 3. Please view all pictures carefully as they are part of the description.
The stand was used as a photo prop and is not part of this listing. See additional international policies below. This is ready to use or display with pride in your home.
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Request additional photos as needed. We deal primarily with antique and vintage items. Since these items are of considerable age, normal age appropriate wear can be expected and the items are not "new" or necessarily in "perfect" condition. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Vases". The seller is "semloh" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.