The back features two distinct historical backstamps that date this piece precisely to the turn of the 20th century:

The Green Underglaze Factory Mark: An arrow passing through "Limoges France", used by the G. Laviolette factory between 1896 and 1905.

The Red Overglaze Decorator Mark: The circular "L.S. & S. Limoges France" mark belonging to the high-end New York luxury importer Lazarus Straus & Sons, utilized between 1895 and 1917.

- Antique / Edwardian / Late Victorian (1896-1905)

- Material: Porcelain / Bone China

- Production Technique: Hard-Paste Porcelain

- Made in France

- Interior decorated with delicate, hand-painted and transfer-decorated floral sprigs featuring pink roses, tiny blue forget-me-nots, and soft green foliage

- Heavy gold relief

BRAND: Limoges / G. Laviolette

IMPORTER/DECORATOR: Lazarus Straus & Sons (L.S. & S.)

TYPE: Celery Dish / Serving Tray / Dresser Vanity Tray

~ MEASUREMENTS:

-  Length: 13"

- Width: 6"

COLOR: White, Pink, Gold, Green, Blue

CONDITION: Pre-owned 

This is a genuine, 120+ year-old antique item. It is in remarkable condition for its age with no chips, cracks, or hairline fractures. The porcelain retains a beautiful, bright white glaze. There is minor, expected shelf wear to the bottom base rim, and very light, minimal rubbing to the gold-gilt edges as is typical with authentic antique porcelain of this vintage. Please review all high-resolution photos as they form part of the physical description.

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AUTHENTICITY:

ALL ITEMS ARE 100% Authentic.

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