{"product_id":"antique-g-d-cie-limoges-france-porcelain-serving-platter-with-gilt-rococo-scrollwork","title":"Antique G.D. \u0026 Cie Limoges France Porcelain Serving Platter with Gilt Rococo Scrollwork","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome serving pieces were apparently designed under the assumption that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edinner should involve a little theater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Limoges, France by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG.D. \u0026amp; Cie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this beautiful antique porcelain serving platter combines delicate scattered florals with wonderfully extravagant molded decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large 16-inch porcelain form has softly scalloped edges and sweeping molded flourishes at either end, highlighted with aged gilt detailing. Tiny blush, peach and gold-toned flowers are scattered across the creamy white porcelain, giving the piece a delicate softness that contrasts beautifully with its dramatic Rococo-inspired ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe center is recessed for serving, while the surrounding molded surface makes the platter every bit as beautiful displayed upright in a cabinet, on a plate stand, or layered into an antique tablescape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gilt decoration shows visible age and wear, particularly along the raised scrollwork, giving the piece the beautifully timeworn character we love in antique European porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: G.D. \u0026amp; Cie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Limoges, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: Scattered florals with gilt accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm: Large serving platter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked on reverse: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG.D. \u0026amp; Cie \/ Limoges \/ France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16” × 11.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique condition with wear consistent with age and use, including noticeable loss and wear to the gilt decoration and minor surface wear. Please review all photographs closely for condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Redheaded Hare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53147570143513,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9646\/2105\/files\/IMG-8640.jpg?v=1789490894","url":"https:\/\/theredheadedhare.com\/products\/antique-g-d-cie-limoges-france-porcelain-serving-platter-with-gilt-rococo-scrollwork","provider":"The Redheaded Hare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}