Antique HAVILAND & Co. Limoges, France "Moss Rose" China with Thick Gold Trim.

Pattern Description: Haviland & Co., Rose Center, Thick Gold Trim & Verge. Smooth Edge. The bowls in this set all have the Cable Finials and Handles. Made in 
Limoges, France.

Maker's Marks & Dating: This set has a pair of marks the first being a Haviland & Co. manufacturer's Mark for the blanks and then a second being the decorator's mark. There are a couple of versions of the manufacturer's marks in this set, both green underglaze "H & Co." marks: One has H & Co. double underlined; this mark, designated as Mark D dates the manufacture of these blanks to ca. 1876 until 1886. The second manufacturer's mark is "H & Co." with a single underline and the letter "L" below; this is Mark F and dated to 1876 until 1889. Finally, the decorator's mark is an overglazed 'donut' mark with "HAVILAND & Co. - LIMOGES" between two circles. This decorator's mark, known as Mark g, dates to 1879 until 1889.

Condition: Very good antique condition. There are no chips, cracks or crazing. Light shelf wear and light utensil marks may be present. Light to moderate wear to the gold trim. See photos.

The items in this listing are sold by the piece. Several pieces have a small second floral decal in addition to the larger center floral decal. All the following have a center decal unless  a second is noted. The following are specifics for the different items available:
* 4 - Dinner Plates, 9-1/2" Width
* 4 - Dinner Plates, 2 Decals, 9-1/2" Width
* 5 - Luncheon Plates, 8-1/2" Width
* 3 - Luncheon Plates, 2 Decals, 8-1/2" Width
* 8 - Salad Plates, 7-3/8" Width
* 8 -  Rimmed Soup Bowls, 8-3/8" Width
* 5 -  Coupe Fruit/Dessert (Sauce) Bowls, 5" Width x 1-1/8" Height
* 1 -  Coupe Fruit/Dessert (Sauce) Bowl-Chipped, 5" Width x 1-1/8" Height small rim chip; see photos.
* 2 -  Coupe Fruit/Dessert (Sauce) Bowls, 2 Decals, 5" Width x 1-1/8" Height
* 8 - Oversized Cups, 3-1/4" Height x 3-1/2" Width x 4-3/8" Length (at Handle) 
* 7 - Saucers for Oversized Cup, 6-1/2" Width
* 1 - Saucer for Oversized Cup, 2nd & 3rd Decal, 6-1/2" Width
* 8 - Flat Cups, 2-5/8" Height x 3" Width x 3-3/4" Length (at Handle)
* 8 - Saucers for Flat Cup, 5-5/8" Width. One has small chips on the rim and is listed separately.
* 1 - Gravy/Sauce Boat w/Attached Underplate & Lid, 9-1/2" Length (Underplate; 7-5/8" Length at Handles & 5-7/8" Length at Rim) x 5-7/8" Width (Underplate, 4-1/8" at Rim) x 3-7/8" Height (at Rim, 6" Height with Lid). Lid is 6-1/4" in Length x 4-5/8" Width.
* 2 - Footed Cranberry Serving Bowls, 6-1/8" Width x 3" Height. Base width is 3-1/4"
* 1 - Large Compote, 4-3/4" Height x 9-7/8" Width. Base Width is 4-3/4"
* 2 - Round Covered Vegetable Serving Bowls with Lids, 7-5/8" Width x 9-3/8" Length (at Handles) x 3-3/8" Height (at Rim, 6" Height with Lid). Lid is 8-1/4" in Width.
* 2 - Oval Covered Vegetable Serving Bowls with Lids, 9" Length (at Rim, 10-3/4" Length at Handles) x 6-3/8" Width x x 3" Height (at Rim, 5-1/2" Height with Lid). Lids are 9-5/8" in Length and 6-7/8 in Width. One lid has a shallow chip; see photos.
* 1 - Oval Tureen with Lid, 10-1/4" Length (at Rim, 13" at Handles) x 7-1/4" Width (at Rim, 7-7/8" at Bowl) x  6-1/4" Height (at Rim, 10" Height with Lid). Lid is 11-1/8" in Length x 8" Width.
* 1 - 11" Oval Serving Platter, 2nd Decal, 11-1/8" Length x 7-3/4" Width x 1-1/2" Height
* 1 - 13" Oval Serving Platter, 2nd Decal, 13-1/4" Length x 9-1/8" Width x 1-3/4" Height
* 1 - 18" Oval Serving Platter, 2nd Decal, 18" Length x 12-3/8" Width x 2-3/8" Height. This hefty platter weighs 5 lbs., 5 ounces. Moderate wear to inner gold ring.

We offer multiple purchase discounts of up to 20% off and will combine items for shipping.