Limoges Vanity Set Delinieres and Co French Porcelain 7 Pieces

Seven-piece vanity set made of Limoges porcelain by the R. Delinieres and Co. manufacture. The set features floral decoration of pink roses and gold leaf finishes on a white background.

History: The D and C (Delinieres and Co) mark operated in Limoges, France, at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. This manufacture is recognized for the purity of its porcelain paste and was the direct predecessor of the prestigious Bernardaud firm. The pieces bear the original green manufacturing stamp and red decorating stamp of the period.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1900 - 1909
- Technique: Hard-paste porcelain with transfer decoration and gilded details.
- Dimensions:
1. Candlesticks (2 units): Height 14 cm (5.5 inches).
2. Stoppered bottle: Height 15 cm (5.9 inches).
3. Large lidded jar: Height 7.5 cm (3.0 inches).
4. Small lidded jar: Height 6 cm (2.4 inches).
5. Small trays (2 units): Height 4.5 cm (1.8 inches).
- Material: Limoges Porcelain, Gold.
- Condition: Good general state of conservation for its age. A small defect (chip) is observed on the upper rim of one of the candlesticks. Shows natural wear on the gilded details due to passage of time.

Application and Value: High-value object for collectors of antique French porcelain and for classical or period-style interior decoration.