Antique Coiffe Limoges Hand Painted Floral Serving Tray Ornate Gilt Handle

Description

View Antique Coiffe Limoges Hand Painted Floral Serving Tray Ornate Gilt Handle with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The underside bears the Coiffe Limoges France mark with the distinctive star emblem, identifying the porcelain as Coiffe Limoges. A truly beautiful and distinctive piece of antique Limoges porcelain, this elegant serving tray was made by Coiffe of Limoges, France and features a wonderfully graceful and unusual form with an elaborate openwork gilt handle rising through the center. Approximately: Height: 3’’ Width: 8’ Length: 6’’ Weight: 0.44 Lbs A truly beautiful and distinctive piece of antique Limoges porcelain, this elegant serving tray was made by Coiffe of Limoges, France and features a wonderfully graceful and unusual form with an elaborate openwork gilt handle rising through the center. The tray is beautifully decorated with hand-painted pink flowers and delicate green foliage, arranged along the perimeter in a charming floral garland. Fine dark hand painted lines outline portions of the design, while the soft ivory porcelain provides a lovely backdrop for the delicate floral decoration. The extensive gold gilt decoration is especially striking, including the finely finished gilt edge and the sculptural central handle with its graceful openwork design. The handle adds both visual interest and an elegant architectural quality to this beautiful piece. The underside bears the Coiffe Limoges France mark with the distinctive star emblem, identifying the porcelain as Coiffe Limoges. Based on the Coiffe mark, decoration, and overall style, I would estimate this piece dates to approximately 1891 to 1914, making it roughly 110 to 135 years old. This is an exceptionally charming piece for the collector of antique Limoges, French porcelain, hand-painted china, or gilt decorative arts. Its unusual shape, beautiful floral decoration, and elaborate gilt handle make it a particularly eye catching addition to a collection or an elegant display piece in the home. Condition: Excellent antique condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, or crazing. The gold gilt decoration remains beautifully preserved with no significant loss or wear of note. Overall, this piece has been exceptionally well preserved for its age. Disclaimer: The item you are viewing I inherited from my mothers antique collection. I am not an antique expert and I try to list each item with as much information that I can get, but I cannot guarantee accuracy. While I try to list all imperfections it's possible I can miss something so make sure you view each picture carefully, they are a part of the description. All items are antique and may have that “antique smell”. Shows wear consistent with age.  I’ll leave cleaning and restoration up to you, the buyer and they will arrive in a “as is” condition. An AI generated lifestyle photo has been included to help you envision the item in a beautiful home setting. This image is for visualization purposes only. The additional furnishings, décor, and other objects shown are not included. Only the item described in this listing is for sale.  I hope you enjoy it as much as my mom did. Vintage, Antique, Beautiful, Collectors, Limoges, Coiffe Limoges, Limoges Porcelain, French Porcelain, Antique Porcelain, Hand Painted, Hand Painted Porcelain, Floral Porcelain, Floral Tray, Serving Tray, Decorative Tray, Gilt Porcelain, Gold Gilt, French China, Antique China, 19th Century, Early 20th Century, Victorian, Edwardian, French Antiques, Porcelain Collectible, Limoges Collector, Coiffe, Made in France, Pink Flowers, Botanical, Elegant Decor, Vanity Tray, Jewelry Tray, Cottage, Romantic  Items #12 Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Other Decorative Collectibles. Brand: Limoges.

Brand

Limoges

Primary Material

Ceramic & Porcelain

Pattern

Hand-Painted PANSY CLUSTERS

Colors

Mauve, Pink, Green, Gold on White Cream Background

Country/Region of Origin

France

Color

Multi-Color

Style

Antique

Original/Reproduction

Original

Purpose

DISH, TRAY, WALL PLAQUE

Material

Porcelain

Country of Origin

France

Age

1850-1899