Early 20th Century Limoges Gold & Platinum Encrusted Operatic Service Plates - Set of 12

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12 Magnificent Limoges Gold & Platinum Encrusted Operatic Service plates
France, 1920s, Pre WWII
A stunning set of transitional design … more 12 Magnificent Limoges Gold & Platinum Encrusted Operatic Service plates
France, 1920s, Pre WWII
A stunning set of transitional design from Belle Epoque to Art Deco, the combination of rare materials and techniques, with central operatic vignettes showing influences of artists like Aubrey Beardsley

Each plate encrusted with raised gilt enamel laurel borders, encasing cartouches of Royal purple lusture
with a center operatic vignette covered in applied Platinum
A modern elaborate decorated with royal purple luster boarders with 12 unique central operatic vignettes showing influences of Aubrey Beardsley

Each plate is a masterwork of reflective techniques, hard to photograph. less