French Elite Limoges Porcelain Rose Oyster Plate

Description

An Elite Limoges porcelain oyster plate, France, circa 1890.

Decorated with running garlands of pink and red roses, along with … more An Elite Limoges porcelain oyster plate, France, circa 1890.

Decorated with running garlands of pink and red roses, along with lesser garlands of lighter colored petaled flowers, this five-well oyster has a gilded shaped rim. The center well is raised to hold a dipping sauce or lemons. Decorative mold work to the center well.

Brightly colored and good clean white porcelain.

9 inches in diameter x 1 inch H
Marked: Elite Limoges, Limoges France
A shallow sliver to the rear rim, not seen on the front – most likely from a plate hanger. less