Exquisite Elite Works Limoges Oyster Plate This is an absoluteoly gorgeous Elite Works Limoges porcelain oyster plate. This oyster plate was featured on the cover of the 5 May 2004 Antique Trader Magazine. It is in fabulous condition, with no chips, cracks, restorations, hairlines, etc. The gold work, especially the floral border designs, is nothing short of spectacular.

The mark was used from 1920 until 1932. The diameter is just about 8 3/4 inches.

This is an rare and awesome oyster plate and would be a magnificent holiday gift or a fabulous addition to any fine oyster plate collection!
 

A. Lanternier Limoges France Oyster Plate This is a beautiful A. Lanternier Limnoges oyster plate with a starfish center. It is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, restorations, hairlines, etc. The gold is in equally good condition. The diameter is 8 3/4 inches.

The mark dates this exquisite oyster plate to the 1890s.

This would be an excellent addition to any fine oyster plate collection and would also be a fabulous holiday gift!  

Exquisite Limoges Oyster Plate With Seaweed! JUST REDUCED!

This plate’s spectacular porcelain shape and relief detail is beautifully enhanced with a very realistic-looking, flowing seaweed transfer. The scallop shell oyster wells create an appealing contour and texture. The coloration of the seaweed is very natural and stands out superbly on this plate’s bright white porcelain.

The green under glaze mark reads: "B. H." inside the shield, "FRANCE" above the shield "LIMOGES" down the left hand side and "CADEUX" up the right hand side. We believe this plate to be over 80 years – somewhat later than 1891 but probably before the first World War.

It is approximately 10 1/2 inches in diameter.

This is a beautiful Limoges porcelain oyster plate, in pristine condition. It would make the perfect cornerstone for a fine display or a worthy addition to any oyster plate collection.
 

D & Co. Bernardaud Limoges Oyster Plate This is an elegant oyster plate which was made for Higgins & Seiter of NYC. It is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, repairs, hairlines, etc. The gold is fabulous, with scant, if any, loss. The photos don't do it justice. This would mix and match beautifully with any oyster plate collection. It dates to either the late 19th or very early 20th century. Its diameter is just under 9 inches.  

A. Lanternier T&V Sea Fern Oyster Plate JUST REDUCED!

This oyster plate is a fine and rare collaboration of porcelain by A. Lanternier and decoration by Tressemann and Vogt. The transfer design depicts sea ferns and grasses in a soft brown which contrasts beautifully with the bright white background. In lieu of a center sauce well, this plate has a pinwheel-like gold starfish image, which shines brightly with the fine translucence of the porcelain. The plate shape is very attractive, too, with five oyster wells radiating from the center to a scalloped edge, which is brushed in gold to create a lovely overall appearance. As the close-up pictures show, this plate is in excellent condition, right down to the all the hand brushed gold. The decorating mark of T&V and the under glaze green mark of A. Lanternier both date this piece after 1891. This unique and beautiful piece, in top condition, is ready to join your fine Limoges or oyster plate collection.  

Four Coiffe/Straus Limoges Oyster Plates All four of these elegantly gold-trimmed beauties are in absolutely mint condition. The porcelain came from the Limoges maker Coiffe (green under glaze mark) and the decoration from the studio of Lewis Straus & Sons. This antique set dates to the late 19th century, after 1891. We recommend this oyster plate set for captivating display, between loving uses. Quality, condition and age combine to make these four plates a very rare find, indeed.  

Six Superb Elite Works Oyster Plates Bawo & Dotter began importing porcelain to New York City, in the 1860’s, and later developed its own Limoges, France studio (Elite Works). In 1920, the firm amalgamated the famous Limoges names of Wm. Guérin and Jean Pouyat. In 1932, however, the Elite Works closed, leaving behind a rich history as a premier producer, decorator and merchandiser of exquisite Limoges porcelain. According to the red decorating mark, these oyster plates date from the Guérin-Pouyat-Elite period. The porcelain mold, itself, is an Elite Works classic, too, as indicated by green under glaze mark applied. The five shell-shaped oyster wells cluster around a center sauce well, which is scallop-shaped and surrounded by a hand painted gold star fish. The delicately beautiful pink floral transfers weave in and out of the oyster wells. The rim is nicely accented in gold and remains in superb condition on all six plates. All alone, each of these six lovely pieces would make a fine addition to any collection of oyster plates or fine porcelain. As a set of six, they not only compound their rarity and overall display appeal, but also afford the opportunity of table service. These plates will take some loving use without losing their beauty.  

Superb Vultury Frères Limoges Oyster Plate JUST REDUCED!

This oyster plate is exquisitely designed and executed, with six radial oyster wells and a center sauce rosette. The scalloped plate shape with embossed porcelain and brushed gold trim flow beautifully together, while the intricate floral decoration raises the overall presentation to championship levels. The under glaze green manufacturer’s mark – Limoges/France with swallow – is that of porcelain maker Vultury Frères. In her Collector’s Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain (Third Edition), renowned expert Mary Frank Gaston writes: "The Vultury factory was in business from about 1887 until 1904. Examples are rarely seen … ". This unique and exquisitely decorated piece, in perfect condition, is worthy of a place in the most magnificent oyster plate or Limoges porcelain collection.  

Lovely Vultury Frères Limoges Oyster Plate This oyster plate is exquisitely designed and executed, with six radial oyster wells and a center sauce rosette. The scalloped plate shape with embossed porcelain and brushed gold trim flow beautifully together, while the beautifully detailed floral decoration raises the overall presentation to championship levels. The under glaze green manufacturer’s mark – Limoges/France with swallow – is that of porcelain maker Vultury Frères. In her Collector’s Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain (Third Edition), renowned expert Mary Frank Gaston writes: "The Vultury factory was in business from about 1887 until 1904. Examples are rarely seen … ". This unique and finely decorated piece, in perfect condition, is worthy of a place in the most magnificent oyster plate or Limoges porcelain collection.