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Art Deco Limoges Tea, Coffee, and Dessert Service for Sixteen by La Vieille Abbaye
Art Deco Limoges Tea, Coffee, and Dessert Service for Sixteen by La Vieille Abbaye
A grand Art Deco Limoges tea, coffee, and dessert service of exceptional quality, beautifully designed for elegant entertaining. This abundant French porcelain set provides service for sixteen and includes two square form pots, perfect for tea and coffee or regular and decaf service, along with two serving platters, two covered tea caddies, and a generous number of cups and saucers.
The decoration is refined and graceful, with a streamlined yet delicate pattern in soft pinks and golds. Classic gilded handles and trim add richness without overwhelming the clean Art Deco form. The square shape of the tea and coffee pots is especially distinctive, giving the set a more modern architectural presence than the rounded forms more commonly found in porcelain services of the period.
This is the kind of set that immediately suggests occasion. It could anchor a lavish high tea, bridal shower, birthday gathering, holiday dessert table, or formal afternoon service. The combination of scale, completeness, and design makes it both highly decorative and wonderfully usable.
It is important to understand that Limoges is not a single brand name, although it is often mistaken for one. Limoges refers to the celebrated porcelain region of France, known for exceptionally fine white clay and for the production of fine porcelain. During the early twentieth century, there were many different porcelain manufacturers and decorators working in and around Limoges, each with its own marks, patterns, and style. Properly speaking, porcelain is not “by Limoges,” but from Limoges. The best examples are admired for their luminous white body, fine quality, and hand painted or transfer decorated designs.
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