EXCEPTIONAL SET OF 8 W GUERIN JP LIMOGES POUYAT COBALT FLORAL SALAD PLATES c1900

Description

Maker
: One of the great porcelain manufacturers at the turn of the last century, William Guerin (W.G. & Co.) produced exquisite wares in Limoges and its history reflects that high quality.
Guerin was initially a standalone company but merged with the iconic firm Jean Pouyat just before World War 1. Shortly after the war ended, the combined company became part of the renowned Limoges firm Bawo & Dotter (Elite Works), which continued to use the Guerin mark.
Source: third edition of the Collector’s Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain by Mary Frances Gaston
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Age
: This elegant set of 8 salad plates has the Guerin gold overglaze decorator's mark number 6 that was in use from 1891 to 1932, and the green Pouyat JP Limoges white ware mark number 5 that was in use from 1900 to 1932. That means these plates were produced between 1900 and 1932.
Design
: The pattern features a gold-trimmed cobalt band surrounding finely hand painted floral displays against a bluish white background. The flowers differ slightly on each plate.
Size
: The plates are 8 5/8 inches wide and together weigh 6 pounds 3 ounces.
Condition
: They are in excellent condition, especially considering their age and fragile material. There are no marks, nicks, chips, cracks, scratches, stains, repairs or crazing.
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