Tiny pink roses spill from the rim of this 1890s Haviland & Co. Limoges beverage pitcher, with an ornate handle and scalloped base in remarkable condition.
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Maker: Haviland & Co. Limoges
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Pattern: Scattered Pink Roses (unnamed)
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Materials: Porcelain
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Dimensions: 6.75 inches Tall (to spout), 4.0 inches in Diameter (top opening), 7.0 inches Wide (spout to handle), 6.75 inches in Diameter (bottom)
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Origin: France
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Era: Antique, 1890s
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Condition: Excellent antique condition — no scratches, cracks, or other marks, truly amazing after all these years. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
An extraordinarily beautiful pitcher with a wonderful shape, a very ornate handle, and a scalloped base. The pattern consists of tiny pink roses and green leaves that spill down from the rim, with small roses scattered across the body; the inside border is decorated with the same tiny roses and leaves. Not all Haviland Limoges patterns were named, and older ones like this can only be identified by their Schleiger number, which we were unable to find for this pattern. The back stamp is simple: "Haviland France, Haviland & Co Limoges."
If you are a Haviland collector, we hope this pitcher enhances your collection. If you are looking for a beautiful gift for a bride or someone special, this piece will not disappoint.
Limoges porcelain is hard-paste porcelain produced by factories in and around the city of Limoges, France, beginning in the late 18th century, and the name refers to the region rather than to one manufacturer. Many studios made porcelain there, and collectors have long known Limoges marks as a sign of quality. Haviland began in 1842, when David Haviland, a New York china importer, settled in Limoges to make decorated porcelain expressly for the American market. His was the first Limoges firm to make and decorate its wares on one site. His sons Charles Edward and Théodore became partners in 1864; Théodore left in the early 1890s to open his own factory, while Charles Edward's Haviland & Co. carried on until it closed in 1931. Collectors identify the firm's many unnamed patterns by the Schleiger numbers catalogued by Arlene Schleiger beginning in the 1930s.
The family's other great Limoges house is represented in our shop as well, including a Theodore Haviland Annette coffee cup and saucer. Browse our shop for more fine porcelain to round out your collection.
