{"product_id":"antique-1896-1920-elite-works-limoges-france-celadon-dot-gilded-scroll-berry-bowls-set-of-4","title":"Antique 1896-1920 Elite Works Limoges France Celadon Dot \u0026 Gilded Scroll Berry Bowls - Set of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique 1896-1920 Elite Works Limoges France Celadon Dot \u0026amp; Gilded Scroll Berry Bowls - Set of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning set of four antique \"Elite Works\" berry or dessert bowls, crafted in Limoges, France, by Bawo \u0026amp; Dotter. These fine porcelain bowls feature an elegant Art Nouveau scalloped rim adorned with heavy gold scrollwork and delicate \"gold dusted\" accents on a soft seafoam green border. The center well is finished in a crisp, bright white glaze, typical of the high-fired hard-paste porcelain for which the region is world-renowned. Each piece is double-marked on the reverse with the green underglaze factory mark and the red overglaze St. Martial decorating shield, dating this set precisely between 1896 and 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: \u003cbr\u003e5.5\" W x 5.5\" D x 1.25\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition. Three bowls are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. One bowl has a small, localized \"flea bite\" chip on the outer scalloped rim with minor accompanying gilding loss, as pictured. The gold decoration across the set remains remarkably vibrant and well-preserved with only very light surface wear consistent with a century of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector’s Note: The Elite Works Dual-Mark System\u003cbr\u003eThis dish features the prestigious Elite Works dual-backstamp, a hallmark of superior Limoges porcelain. The green underglaze factory mark ('ELITE \/ L \/ FRANCE') dates the porcelain body to 1896–1920, while the red overglaze 'St. Martial' shield confirms the intricate decoration was completed in-house between 1900 and 1914. Collectors highly prize these dual-marked examples as they verify the piece was both manufactured and decorated entirely within the Elite factory during their celebrated \"Golden Age\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining historical French craftsmanship with timeless gilded elegance, these versatile bowls are perfect for serving or as a refined display set for a china cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cherished Memories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45887175295210,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2228\/0938\/files\/IMG_6915.webp?v=1773607785","url":"https:\/\/cherished-memories-2612.myshopify.com\/products\/antique-1896-1920-elite-works-limoges-france-celadon-dot-gilded-scroll-berry-bowls-set-of-4","provider":"Cherished Memories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}