LIMOGES VINTAGE PORCELAIN TETE-A-TETE CABARET TRAY [SOLD]

This Round Porcelain “Tête-à-Tête” or “Cabaret” Tray was manufactured by one of the many Limoges factories of France. It dates circa 1960’s and measures 12 1/2" Diameter.

It has an exquisitely hand painted multicolor floral center which is surrounded by three hand painted floral medallions on a ground color of Pompadour or Sevres pink. It has 24Kt. gold gilded roses between each of the three floral medallions on outer border framing the central floral theme. The central design consists of pleasing colors of pink, blue, violet, yellow and white bouquet of flowers outlined by 24Kt. gold gilding.

COMMENT: This Lovely Limoges Cabaret Tray/Tete-A-Tete Tray Is But A Small Token Of The Extreme. It lends itself the luxury at an affordable price and is capable of decorating the finest china cabinet. Originally this tray was part of a tête-à-tête service; however one can always improvise and dare use it as a fancy dresser tray for her perfumes on her vanity. It can also make a great wall plaque. A great touch of femininity!

HISTORY OF LIMOGES PORCELAIN Limoges Always States Quality and is World Renowned for Its Fabulous Hand Painting and Exquisite Irregular Shapes!

Some of the world’s best porcelain painters are employed by the Limoges factories of France. There are over forty factories in the Limoges District of France that produced extremely high grade porcelains from the Art Nouveau Period, being from the 1880’s up to the 1920’s, which was the zenith of hand painting for these factories. Some of the Limoges factories are still in business today.

However as with everything, the quality and workmanship will never surpass those from days gone bye, due to the cost of labor, exquisite painters and other ingredients that go into the production of fine quality porcelains. This is why prices are soaring at an alarming paste for the antique pieces that are so lavishly and exquisitely hand painted by some of the world’s best artists of the time. Consequently the demand for the extravagant is very alive and in full speed.

CONDITION: Excellent! There are no cracks, no chips, no stains nor restorations.