EXQUISITE ANTIQUE B&Co L. BERNARDAUD LIMOGES CHOCOLATE CUP & SAUCER, EXCLT COND

Description

Maker
: This beautiful hand painted chocolate cup and saucer is by B & Co., or L. Bernardaud, the classic Limoges firm that has produced exceptional quality porcelain since 1863 and remains a major player in Limoges today.
Age
: The green B & Co. white ware backstamp number 1 that was in use from 1900 to 1914 appears on the reverse of both pieces. The red L. Bernardaud decorator's mark number 3, in use from 1900 until the 1930s, is on the saucer.
Source: third edition of the Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain by Mary Frank Gaston
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Design
: The elegant pattern features delicate pink roses against a background of pure white fine porcelain accented with gold swags.
Size
: The cup is 2 5/8 inches wide and 3 inches tall. The saucer is 5 3/8 inches wide. Together they weigh 5.9 ounces.
Condition
: Both pieces are in excellent condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, scratches, crazing or signs of utensil use. There is light wear to the cup slot.
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