Limoges: marks and value
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Limoges is not one factory but a French porcelain centre with dozens of makers. That is why prices vary so much.
History
Kaolin was found near Limoges in the 18th century and the region became France's main porcelain centre in the 19th. Haviland & Co, founded by the American David Haviland in the 1840s, exported huge quantities to the USA.
How to read the marks and date it
Many pieces carry two marks: the factory mark (often green, under the glaze) and a decorator's mark (over the glaze). A lot of «Limoges» was sold as white blanks and painted by amateurs, especially in the USA — the quality of painting matters.
What is valuable
Fine factory-decorated pieces, early Haviland, quality hand-painted cabinet pieces and some collectable boxes.
What usually sells for little
Incomplete dinner sets, amateur-painted plates and modern souvenir boxes.
Other makers
- Royal Worcester
- Royal Crown Derby
- Wedgwood
- Moorcroft
- Clarice Cliff
- Spode
- Minton
- Meissen
- Poole Pottery
- Beswick
- Troika
Frequently asked questions
What does «Limoges France» mean?
That the porcelain was made in the Limoges region; it does not identify the factory. Look for the second, factory-specific mark.
Are Limoges dinner sets valuable?
Usually modest; complete sets by good makers in good condition sell better.