Limoges Elite Bawo Dotter 4 Cups & Saucers Bridal Wreath Pink Roses 1914-1920
DESCRIPTION: The decorative set was manufactured, designed, and decorated in the Elite Works Studio. The designer of the decoration was most talented. The overall quality of the design is quite professional. The gold is applied using the stippled method on the handles and rims and is very rich looking. The roses are nestled in their green leaves accented by the accompanying petite lavender flowers. The foot of the cups and the well of the saucers are decorated by a thin gold line. Look at the photos to see the beauty of this set. CONDITION: While this decorative set is classified as used, its condition is superb. There are no chips, nicks, cracks, rubbings, scratches, crazing or hairlines. Overall, the gold on the handles and rims is stippled as applied & glossy. DIMENSIONS: The cups have a diameter of 3 1/8" and a height of 2 1/4". The saucers have a diameter of 5 1/2" and a height of 3/4".
HISTORY/MARKS: In the 1860's, Bawo & Dotter was established in New York City for the purpose of importing china, especially Limoges porcelain. The firm established its own decorating studio in Limoges, France in the early 1870's named The Elite Works.
Bawo & Dotter began manufacturing its own china in 1896 in Limoges. 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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This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware\Cup & Saucers". The seller is "semloh" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Color: Pink
- Type: Cup & Saucer
- Set Includes: Set of 4 Cups & Saucers
- Brand: Limoges
- Origin: Limoges, France
- Pattern: Bridal Wreath
- Material: Porcelain
- Production Style: Art Pottery
- Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
- Production Technique: Pottery
- Vintage: No
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Capacity: 6 Ounces
- Department: Unisex Adult
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Product Line: Decorative Dinnerware
- Theme: Floral
- Backstamp: Printed
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Year Manufactured: 1914
- Occasion: All Occasions
- Shape: Round
- Features: Decorative
- Handmade: Yes
- Number of Items in Set: 8
- Finish: Glossy
- Object Type: Tea Cup & Saucer
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Model: Set of 4 Cups & Saucers
- Circa: 1914-1920
- Color Palette: Pink, Green, Lavender on White w/Gold
- Decorator: Elite Works (Bawo & Dotter)
- Manufacturer: Bawo & Dotter
- PN: PN_3063
- Decorating Technique: Studio Hand Painted