Limoges porcelain cake dish with floral garlands and ribbons, "Vieux Bernardaud" D&C (Delinières & Cie), late 19th century.

Cake plates in Limoges porcelain “D&C Limoges”, known as “old Bernardaud”, with a scalloped edge, decorated with garlands of flowers and accented with tied ribbons, in a refined pastel palette, highlighted with a gold line along the edge. Produced by the D&C (Delinières & Cie) factory at the end of the 19th century, this company is directly linked to the history of Bernardaud, of which it forms one of the industrial foundations. Léonard Bernardaud, the future founder of the great Bernardaud house, indeed became a partner of R. Delinières & Cie in 1895. To complete your service: A charming compote on a pedestal and dessert plates of the same model are also available. Details: Date: Late 19th century. Origin: Limoges, France. Manufacturer: D&C (Delinières & Cie) – “Old Bernardaud” Marks: “D&C France E. Bourgeois Faïence Porcelaine Cristaux Grand Dépôt, 21 rue Drouot Paris” Material: Porcelain. Dimensions:  • Diameter: 23 cm.  • Height: 5 cm. Quantity: 1 cake plate. Condition: Very good overall condition. May show minimal wear to the gold on the edge and small firing defects typical of older productions. Please consult the photos for more details. Hand delivery possible in Paris or careful shipping!