A little piece of Gilded Age elegance, with a story still worth keeping. This beautiful antique Haviland & Co. Limoges covered vegetable dish recalls that world of gracious entertaining.
Decorated in the discontinued Schleiger 63 pattern, it features delicate pink blossoms suspended in graceful floral garlands, pale green ornamental scrollwork, and wonderfully sculptural double-loop handles. Its domed lid is crowned with an ornate gold-accented handle, while the scalloped edges are finished with distinctive, intentionally feathered gold decoration.
The original gilding is beautifully preserved. Its soft, painterly appearance is part of the original design, not wear.
Both the bowl and its matching lid are included—a lovely opportunity to own a complete antique French porcelain serving piece.
Today, it would make a romantic addition to a china cabinet, a decorative centerpiece, or a collection of antique Limoges. Its charming imperfections are part of its long history, and it is best appreciated as a decorative antique rather than everyday serving ware.
Details - Maker: Haviland & Co., Limoges, France - Pattern: Schleiger 63 - Era: Antique, likely late Victorian to Edwardian - Material: Fine French porcelain - Style: Victorian, Gilded Age, romantic antique - Decoration: Pink floral garlands, pale green scrollwork, and original gold gilding - Features: Domed lid, ornate lid handle, double-loop side handles, and scalloped edges - Includes: Matching bowl and lid - Measurements: 11.5 in. L, 8.5 in. W, 5 in. H
Condition Beautiful antique condition overall, with a small chip on the bowl rim, shown in the photographs. The matching lid is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs reported.
The original gold gilding remains in excellent condition. Its intentionally feathered and painterly application is part of the decorative design, not wear.
