The Skinny

A classic, old-world set of Bernardaud / B&C Limoges dessert plates featuring a crisp Greek key border, delicate gilt garlands, and tiny jewel-tone dot accents. The backstamp (green B&C Limoges France with L. Bernardaud Limoges in gold) points to early 20th-century French production, circa 1900-1930-the kind of understated luxury that makes even a simple slice of cake feel like an occasion.

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These are antique French porcelain dessert plates from Limoges, crafted by Bernardaud (B&C)-one of the region's most respected houses. The design is timeless and very "grand salon": an elegant gilded rim, neoclassical Greek key, and a soft, symmetrical garland motif spaced around the well. They style beautifully with traditional china, but they're also a chic "high/low" pairing with modern stoneware and crisp linens.

Overall very good antique condition for age. Some light surface wear consistent with gentle use. Minor mark/brush-slip on the underside and small areas of wear to the gold stamp/gilding (please see close-ups).

Provenance & Age
*Maker: Bernardaud (B&C), Limoges, France
*Marks: green underglaze B&C Limoges France + gold L. Bernardaud Limoges
*Estimated period: Early 20th century, c. 1900-1930 based on backstamp


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall very good antique condition for age. Some light surface wear consistent with gentle use. Minor mark/brush-slip on the underside and small areas of wear to the gold stamp/gilding (please see close-ups).

Origin:
France

Creator:
Brand: Bernardaud

Materials & Techniques:
China, Gold-Plate

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall very good antique condition for age. Some light surface wear consistent with gentle use. Minor mark/brush-slip on the underside and small areas of wear to the gold stamp/gilding (please see close-ups).