Antique Elite Works Limoges Large 13.5” Serving Platter - Celadon Dot & Gilded Scrolls
Antique Elite Works Limoges Large 13.5” Serving Platter - Celadon Dot & Gilded Scrolls
Antique Elite Works Limoges Large 13.5” Serving Platter - Celadon Dot & Gilded Scrolls
Add a touch of turn-of-the-century French elegance to your dining experience with this large antique oval serving platter. Crafted by the prestigious Elite Works (Bawo & Dotter) in Limoges, France, between 1900 and 1914, this piece exemplifies the refined artistry of the era. It features a classic scalloped rim adorned with a delicate pale green dotted border and intricate, hand-applied gold and brown floral scrollwork. The bright white Limoges hard-paste porcelain provides a luminous backdrop for the ornate gilding, making it a sophisticated choice for formal serving or as a centerpiece in a traditional collection.
Dimensions:
Width: 13.5 inches
Depth: 10 inches
Height: 1.5 inches
Condition:
Good Antique Condition. This authentic century-old piece exhibits character consistent with its age and history. The central well shows moderate utensil scuffing and small, dark glaze "pitting" spots from the original kiln firing. There is visible rubbing and honest wear to the gold scrollwork and the gilded scalloped edge, which adds a genuine patina of age. The platter is structurally sound, with no chips, cracks, or professional repairs noted.
Collectors Note:
This platter features the prestigious Elite Works green underglaze mark ('ELITE / L / FRANCE'), a definitive factory signature used by Bawo & Dotter in Limoges, France, between 1896 and 1920. Unlike many Limoges pieces that were 'blanks' decorated by third-party studios, this green stamp proves the porcelain body itself was manufactured entirely in-house at the Elite facility. When paired with the red 'St. Martial' decoration shield, it confirms this piece was both made and hand-decorated within the factory walls during the sought-after 1900–1914 'Golden Age.' Such dual-marked examples are highly prized for their documented provenance and superior craftsmanship. Collectors prize these dual-marked pieces as they represent the peak of the firm's technical and artistic production before it was interrupted by the onset of World War I. This is a true museum-quality example of turn-of-the-century European hard-paste porcelain.
A beautiful marriage of history and craftsmanship, this large Elite Works platter is a versatile heirloom piece that brings the charm of a French "Golden Age" estate directly to your table.
