One of the most common misunderstandings about antiques is that Limoges china is made by a company called Limoges. Actually Limoges is a city in central France that has been home to dozens of ...

Limoges is thick with forests and fresh waterways, ideal for producing fine porcelain. Luxury brands like Hermès and Louis Vuitton have their porcelain made in Limoges by local artisans though Hermès ...

From decorative boxes to exquisite dinnerware to elegant kitchen sinks, Limoges porcelain remains a world-class standard for craftsmanship. In 1768, a chemist’s wife in St. Yrieixin, a commune just ...

Dear Judy Campbell: Can you please tell me something about the maker of this Limoges covered serving bowl? I have looked for information but cannot find any. I am including the mark on the bottom of ...

MILAN — Bernardaud, the porcelain maker founded in 1863, said Monday it has acquired fellow Limoges porcelain maker Haviland. Both companies are based in Limoges, France, a region thick with forests ...

Dear Helaine and Joe: I’ve enclosed pictures of a vase that has been in my wife’s family for more than 70 years. It is 19 ½ inches high and 14 inches wide at the handles. It is decorated with ...

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