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Antique Haviland Limoges Old Paris Style Cream Pitcher with Underplate Ca. 1920s

$50.00

This set of Old Paris style cream pitcher and separate underplate is part of a larger set (various items listed separately–see list below) from an estate whose owner received the set as a wedding gift in the 1920s.  Lovely classic shapes with gold trim and a band in the iconic green associated with Old Paris china–no worries, though: the original Paris Green, which contained arsenic, was discontinued at the end of the 19th century.  Some of the pieces in the set aren’t marked; on others the mark is very faint; where legible, it reads H&Co (Haviland & Company [Limoges, France]; later Haviland SA–see history below).  See below for dimensions, condition and other pieces listed separately.

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Product Information

THIS LISTING: 

  • Large cream pitcher ( 5.5″ tall x 5″ spout to handle; capacity: 2 cups), with separate underplate (saucer) (5.5″ diameter). Lovely beaded detail on thumbpiece.  Pitcher marked “H&Co.”  Excellent used antique condition.

LISTED SEPARATELY:

  • 2 cups (2.5″ tall x 3″ diameter; 4 oz. capacity), 2 saucers (5.75″ diameter), 2 dessert plates (7 3/8″ diameter).  No visible marks. Excellent used antique condition; no cracks or chips; some minor wear to gold.
  • Four dessert plates (7 3/8″ diameter; one small chip on underside) and cake plate (9.25″ diameter).  No visible marks. Very good used antique condition; one of the plates has a touchup along the rim, about an inch long; a couple of tiny dark spots original to the firing; not detrimental.  See listing photos.
  • Lidded coffee or teapot (8″ tall x 9.5: spout to handle) with separate underplate (7 3/8″ diameter); capacity: 6+ cups.  No visible marks.  The teapot has built in strainer holes inside and the lid has an inner stop that keeps it in place when pouring.  Lovely beaded details on finial and thumbpiece.  Very good used antique condition; minor wear to the gold; teapot has a touchup at the top of the spout (the cutout at the bottom of the spout may be a “repair” to a chip), make-do repairs along the underside edge, a nick on the lid’s stop, as well as a tiny black (or gold) spot original to the piece; priced accordingly.
  • Large lidded sugar bowl (6.5″ tall x about 5.5″ at widest point) with separate underplate 7 3/8″ diameter). Lovely beaded details on finial and handles.  Sugar bowl marked “H&Co.” Excellent used antique condition.  Very faint “smudge” on one side; tiny dark spot along the foot original to the piece.

HISTORY (from online sources): Haviland & Co. was started in 1840 in Limoges, France, not by Frenchmen but by the American Haviland family, importers of porcelain to the US, which has always been its main market.  Its finest period was during the late 19th century–a set of china was produced for the Lincoln White House.  The company is still run by members of the Haviland family.  You can read the rest of the fascinating history here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haviland_%26_Co.

SHIPPING: $10 flat rate shipping valid only for street addresses within contiguous United States; we cannot deliver to post office boxes.  For shipping to Alaska, Hawaii and elsewhere, please contact us with your location for a custom shipping quote.

A WORD ABOUT VINTAGE: Our inventory consists of vintage or antique items which are more than 20 years old, usually used or pre-owned, unless marked “new old stock.”  As such, there may be signs of wear and age, which we will disclose to the best of our ability.  Nevertheless, we encourage you to carefully read the description and view the photos, especially when purchasing a gift.  All items ship with tracking and insurance, and although we do not accept returns, we will offer a refund in case of breakage or damage during transit, upon receipt of sufficient proof. 

Thank you for shopping at AlegriaCollection–and please visit the rest of my shop here:

https://www.vintage-keepers.com/shops/alegriacollection/

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