Limoges Pots de Creme

Q: My 100-year-old mother has a Limoges tray and some cups. The tray is marked “Made in France, Hand Painted” and with conjoined script initials “CA.” It must have broken on the edge and was repaired. The cups are marked “Made in France” and “Limoges” and also have the initials “CA.” Is there any value […]

Pitkin & Brooks Coronet

Q: This 6-inch plate was given to me by my grandmother, who died in 1948. It has two marks on the back, a crown with the words “Coronet” and “Limoges, France” and another mark that says “Exclusive Design” above a circle with the words “Pitkin & Brooks, Chicago, Hand Painted.” Can you give me the […]

Bassett Limoges

Q: My wife and I bought a partial set of china marked "Bassett Limoges Austria." Can you tell us who made it and about how old it is? A: This mark was used between 1890 and 1963 by George F. Bassett & Co., an importer. The company was founded in New York City by George […]

D & C Mark

Q: This bowl has been in our family for many years. It's marked on the bottom, "D & C" and "France." I'd like to know more about its origin and value. A: You have a jardiniere made by R. Delinieres & Co. of Limoges, France. The company was founded by Remy Delinieres. The mark on […]

Limoges Vase

Q: This vase was my stepfather's and is about 6 1/2 inches high. The flowers appear to be painted on the vase. The mark stamped on the bottom is "Limoges, France" with what appears to be a number or symbol in between those two words. The words "Decoree en Perigord" are stamped above that. Can […]

Blakeman & Henderson Limoges dish

Q: I own this celery dish and would like to learn more about it. It's marked "Blakeman & Henderson, Limoges, France." It also has a star-like mark with "Limoges" inside it, "Limoges" above it, and "France" below. I can't find any information on the pattern or marks. Can you tell me the pattern name and […]

Limoges Delinieres Dishes

Q: I inherited a small set of dishes from my mother. There is a vase-shape mark on the bottom with “D & Co, Limoges” inside. Can you tell me who made the dishes and how old they are? A: The mark was used by R. Delinieres & Co. from about 1881 to 1893. Remy Delinieres […]

Cider Pitcher

Q: My cider pitcher is marked “J.P.” over “L.” There is also a signature that looks like “Liura W. Hardy.” Could you please tell me about its history, artist & value? A: Your cider pitcher was made by the company La Ceramique of Limoges, France. The initials “J.P.” stand for Jean Pouyat and the “L” […]

AKCD Limoges

Q: Can you tell me who made this platter and how old it is? A: Your platter was made by Klingenberg and Dwenger of Limoges, France. A. Klingenberg operated a porcelain factory and decorating studio in Limoges beginning in the 1880s. His company merged with Charles Dwenger’s decorating studio in the 1890s. These two marks […]