Limoges set of 3 gilded serving dishes with gold inlay signed Chastagner.

This superb set of 3 serving dishes is made of Limoges porcelain by the manufacturer Chastagner & Cie. Dating from the 20th century, this model is adorned with a wide engraved gold frieze featuring scrolls and cornucopias. This precious service will delight elegant tables: the border is richly decorated with double gilding and polished agate inlays. The Limoges porcelain factories have been renowned since the 18th century. Porcelain makers have been awarded multiple times for their participation in world exhibitions in London, Paris, Vienna, Philadelphia, and Chicago. In 1925, the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts granted Limoges the title of "International Capital of Porcelain." Inspired throughout the ages by trends in decoration and fashion, Limoges tableware is synonymous with the French art of living. The Chastagner & Cie factory was a manufacturer and decorator based in Limoges after the war: in 1948, Alexandre Chastagner founded the factory, and then his son Gérard Chastagner took over the factory in 1971. The factory lasted until 1998. Limoges porcelain is of exceptional white and translucent quality. The pieces are finely crafted, and the ornaments are elegant. In very good condition, these serving dishes bear the marks "Limoges C Crowned, " "Made by Chastagner and Cie Limoges France, " and "Double Gilding Inlay." Note: there are signs of use and wear on the gold trim inside the rim. These serving dishes measure 24 X 12.5 cm in diameter.