Royal China Limoges Plate

A hand-painted porcelain plate with lilac motifs and gilded rim.

Limoges porcelain, named after the city of Limoges, France, has been a hallmark of fine ceramic production since the late 18th century. The region became renowned for its high-quality hard-paste porcelain, often decorated with intricate hand-painted designs, making it highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs. While 'Royal China' is often associated with American manufacturers, the inclusion of 'Limoges' in the description suggests a connection to the renowned French porcelain center. This could indicate a French Limoges blank that was subsequently decorated by Royal China, or a piece produced in the Limoges style by an American company. The delicate hand-painted lilacs and gilded rim are characteristic of decorative porcelain popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• Period: Circa 1900-1920
• Origin: France/USA