Antique asparagus dish in Limoges porcelain – Pates & Cie – system

Very elegant antique asparagus dish in Limoges porcelain, signed Pates & Cie – France. This dish features a central reservoir designed to hold hot water, allowing the asparagus to be kept warm during serving. A refined accessory typical of French table art from the late 19th / early 20th century. The decoration, particularly well-crafted, depicts tender green asparagus with violet tips, enhanced by fine hand-painted details. The dish is complemented by two decorative stoppers in the shape of artichoke heads, both aesthetic and functional. ✔ Limoges porcelain. ✔ Manufacture Pates & Cie. ✔ Perfect condition. ✔ No chips, no cracks, no restoration. ✔ Very beautiful shine of the glaze. A rare piece, both decorative and utilitarian, ideal for a beautiful table, a characterful interior, or a collection of tableware.