Limoges Porcelain Plate William Guerin and Co Hand Painted Roses

Oval decorative Limoges porcelain plate with a gilded top handle and polychrome floral decoration. The piece exhibits high-quality technical execution, representative of French porcelain from the late Belle Époque.

Object History: Manufactured by William Guerin & Co. (W. G. & Co.) in Limoges, France. The green underglaze mark confirms its authenticity. This company, active since the late 19th century, was noted for the purity of its white paste and the mastery of its flower painters.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1900 - 1909
- Technique: Molded porcelain, freehand painting, and fine gold finishes
- Dimensions: Height 22 cm (8.66 inches)
- Weight: 480 g (1.06 lb)
- Material: Limoges Porcelain
- Condition: Excellent preservation. No cracks, hairlines, or restorations. Minimal wear on the handle's gilding, consistent with its age and historical use.

Usage and Value: A piece of interest for collectors of signed European porcelain or for integration into classic, neoclassical, or eclectic interior design projects.