This lovely late 19th century large Haviland & Co Limoges porcelain chocolate pot features a tall scalloped base and upper edge, whimsical ribbon shaped handle, and hand painted sprigs of pink garden roses with gilded details throughout.
The green underglaze mark "Haviland France" indicates the plate was manufactured by Haviland & Co. in Limoges, France.
The red overglaze mark "Haviland & Co. Limoges FOR HOWELL-DOHRMANN CO OAKLAND CAL." indicates that the item was made specifically for the Howell-Dohrmann Co. retailer in Oakland, California, a prominent retailer in Oakland, California, which commissioned items like Haviland Limoges China. The company was a branch of the San Francisco-based firm Nathan, Dohrmann & Co., a large China, glassware, and art goods store.
Haviland China is known for its fine, white, and translucent porcelain. The company, founded by the American Haviland family, began producing porcelain in the 1840s specifically for the American market.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition, no chips, no cracks. Beautiful painting, no gilt missing.

Origin:
France

Creator:
Brand: Haviland & Co.

Materials & Techniques:
Porcelain

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good condition, no chips, no cracks. Beautiful painting, no gilt missing.