Limoges Chastagner set of 6 deep plates 23.3 cm with gold inlay.

This superb set of 6 deep plates is made of Limoges porcelain by the manufacturer Chastagner & Cie. Lot 1 of 2, diameter 23.3 cm. Dating from the 20th century, the plates are adorned with a wide engraved golden frieze of scrolls and cornucopias. This precious service will delight elegant tables: the border is richly decorated with double gilding inlays and polished with agate. The Limoges porcelain factories have been renowned since the 18th century. Porcelain makers have been awarded multiple times during 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, at all times, 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 plates bear the marks "Limoges C crowned" and "Limoges France - Made by Chastagner et Cie - Double gilding inlay." There are no chips on these plates. Note: signs of use and wear on the golden rim inside the edge. The gilding is oxidized and has a coppery hue. A set of 6 plates of the same model does not have a rim and has an additional black signature on the back. These deep plates measure 23.3 cm in diameter.