Item: Alfred Lanternier Flower Shaped 8" Floral Decorative Plates with Impressed AL Depose Limoges from France
Condition: Used, pretty good condition for the age of these plates. NO CRACKS.
All plates has a slight wear in certain areas in the hand-painted face. See pics.
Plate 1 - has a 7/10 cm chip underneath the plate. See pic #10
Plate 2 - has a small 1/2 cm chip underneath the plate. See pic #16
Plate 3 - no chip
Plate 4 - has an extremely small chip underneath the plate. See pic #23 (3rd last pic)
Research:
The impressed "AL" anchor mark identifies antique porcelain produced by Alfred Lanternier & Co. in Limoges, France, between 1891 and 1914. Often accompanied by a green printed stamp, this mark indicates high-quality, frequently hand-painted or gilt-decorated, Art Nouveau-style wares featuring fluted, scalloped edges. Key Details of Alfred Lanternier (AL) Limoges:
- Time Period: 1891–1914 (pre-WWI, often marked "Depose" or "Limoges France").
- Founder: Alfred Lanternier (son of François Frédéric Lanternier) who ran the company as A. Lanternier & Co..
- Marks: Features an "AL" monogram surrounding an anchor, sometimes impressed into the clay, accompanied by a green printed stamp.
- Style: Known for luxurious, hand-painted floral motifs, sponged gold highlights, and delicate, fluted, or scalloped edges.