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2 Limoges Porcelain Bowls – Bordeaux and Gold – Circa 1950
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There was a time when even morning coffee called for fine china. This elegant pair of Limoges porcelain bowls belongs to that world, now almost vanished from beautiful French tables, when even everyday crockery could feature gold decoration. Their silhouette is particularly well-executed. A widely open bowl, supported by a circular foot, with a discreetly ribbed wall that gives movement to the porcelain's whiteness. But it's their rim that gives them their full personality. A deep, wine-red burgundy ribbon runs around each bowl, highlighted with gold and accompanied by a fine golden geometric frieze. The contrast is superb. The luminous white of the porcelain, the depth of the burgundy, and the warmer gleam of the gilding create a decoration that is both classic and very elegant. On the reverse, simply "Limoges France" appears in gold letters. This mark brings us back to one of the great French stories of tableware. Since the discovery of kaolin in the Limousin region in the 18th century, Limoges has become one of Europe's major centers for hard-paste porcelain. Over generations, factories and decorating workshops there have produced grand ceremonial services as well as these pieces intended for elegant family tables. By their shape and decoration, these two bowls date to around the 1950s, a period when French manufacturers still perpetuated traditional tableware codes while gradually simplifying lines. They have passed through several decades and naturally bear some signs of their age. The gilding shows a slight patina in places, and small signs of wear are visible. Nothing that detracts from their charm, quite the contrary. They serve as a reminder that this is indeed antique porcelain and not a contemporary re-edition. Brought together today, the two form a very beautiful pair, elegant enough to be collected and vibrant enough to find its place back on a table. Two Limoges bowls, a touch of gold, a beautiful burgundy, and that French elegance that once knew how to start right from breakfast.
Additional details:
- Brand: Limoges
- Colour: Bordeaux
- Colour: Or
- Period: 1950s
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ConditionGoodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelain, GoldStyleClassic
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 0 sales