Haviland and Co Limoges Belle Epoque Coffee Set - Porcelain and Gold

Three-piece coffee service set manufactured by the renowned Haviland & Co. factory in Limoges, France. This set represents the elegance of the Belle Époque with its high-whiteness hard-paste porcelain and refined decorations.

Item History: The Haviland house, founded by American David Haviland in 1842, revolutionized Limoges porcelain by introducing in-situ decoration techniques. This set features the embossed "Haviland France" stamp, an official mark used between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the period of the firm's greatest technical splendor.

Technical details:
- Period: Circa 1894-1931
- Technique: Molded porcelain with hand decoration and gold leaf gilding
- Approximate dimensions: Coffee pot 22 cm (8.6 inches); Sugar bowl 15 cm (5.9 inches); Creamer 12 cm (4.7 inches)
- Material: Limoges Porcelain, Gold
- Condition: Very good general conservation. It shows natural and light wear on the gilding due to time and an internal micro-fissure in the lid that does not compromise structural or aesthetic integrity.

Value and use: Item of high importance for collectors of French porcelain. Due to its age and decorative delicacy, it is recommended exclusively for display or ceremonial use. Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher.