Limoges Porcelain Sugar Bowl R. Delinieres and Cie - 19th Century

Fine Limoges porcelain sugar bowl from the R. Delinieres and Cie manufactory, a representative example of late 19th-century French production.

History of the object: The R. Delinieres and Cie factory was one of Limoges' most prominent entities before its acquisition by Leonard Bernardaud in 1900. The red stamp on the base identifies the piece as a work decorated in their own workshops between 1894 and 1900, a period of technical and aesthetic excellence prior to the firm's final transition. Such pieces were part of the most refined table services of the European bourgeoisie at the end of the century.

Details and condition:
- Period: 19th Century (circa 1894-1900)
- Technique: Hard-paste porcelain with floral decal decoration and hand-finished gold accents.
- Size: Height: 12 cm (4.72 inches); Width: 11 cm (4.33 inches); Depth: 12 cm (4.72 inches).
- Weight: 261 g (0.57 lb).
- Material: Limoges Porcelain, Enamel, Gold.
- Condition: Optimal technical preservation. Integrity intact without cracks, chips, or restoration interventions. The gilding on the handles and lid knob maintains its decorative integrity with a light patina consistent with its age.

Value: High-interest item for specialized Limoges porcelain collecting and for integration into historically significant table services.