Teacup and Saucer, Haviland & Co Limoges, Schleiger 795 Laurel Leaves & Black Flowers, France, Antique

• Vintage Teacup and Saucer, Limoges France, Schleiger 795 Pattern, Gold Laurel Leaves and Black Flowers, Haviland & Co, Drinkware, Tea Lovers, Gift Ideas, (Discontinued)
• Made in: New York, USA
• Antique: 1863 - 1931
• Details:  This is a very elegant teacup and matching saucer set from none other than Haviland & Co, Limoges, France.  It has a wonderful floral pattern of gold laurel leaves and tiny black flowers all along the borders, (Schleiger Code 795).  Both pieces have gold rims and are stamped on the back: "Haviland France, Decorated by Haviland & Co, Limoges for J.M. & W. Westwater, Established 1840, Columbus, Ohio".  From the back stamp we can reasonably date this set from 1863 - 1931. Considering:  1)The “Haviland & Co., Limoges” marking was a decorator’s mark used from 1876 to 1931.  2)"Haviland & Co" moved from New York to Limoges France in 1863.  3) This set was made for the Westwater company in Ohio, (1840 to early 1940's).  Hand Washing is necessary to maintain condition.  If you're a Haviland collector, we hope this cup and saucer set enhances your collection.  If you're just looking for a beautiful gift for a teacup collector or tea lover, this set will not disappoint.  
• Material : Porcelain
• Dimensions:  Cup: 2.25 inches Tall, 4.0 inches in Diameter (top opening). Saucer: 5.5 inches in Diameter.
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  There are no scratches, cracks, or any other marks, really AMAZING condition after all these years.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  All sales final. Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

Haviland & Company was started by David and Daniel Haviland in 1838.  Originally an importing company named, "Haviland China D.G. & D. Haviland & Company of New York.  But David moved to Limoges, France where he unwittingly reinvented the French fine china manufacturing process by both manufacturing and decorating blanks at the same location. A third brother, Robert, joined the company in 1852 and the name was changed to Haviland Brothers and Company.  The original offices in New York were closed in 1863 due to the American Civil War.  The Limoges factory, owned by David and his sons, (Theodore and Charles Edward), enjoyed a great measure of success until 1891. At that time irreconcilable differences caused them to dissolve Haviland & Company.  Charles Edward and his son Georges became sole owners of the company in 1892.  Charles tried to revive the company and reopened with the name Haviland & Company, but the Great Depression closed its doors in 1931.  To cause even more confusion, Theodore also opened his own porcelain factory, Theodore Haviland & Company, in 1936 in New Castle, PA.  He later bought the "designs, trademarks & rights" of Haviland & Company and restored the original name.  All in all, four generations of the Haviland family made tableware.  Other Haviland family members who made tableware included Charles Field Haviland, his grandson Robert, and Jean Haviland, Son of Charles Edward.  All you really need to remember is that each Haviland piece equals great beauty, quality and a rich history.