Description: Antique 1890 French William GuerinKaolin Porcelain Vanity Boudoir Pansy Tray an Antique 1890 French hand painted Purple floralWilliam Guerin of France vanity dresser tray. Whitekaolin (early French porcelain) hand painted with aPurple and Yellow Pansy flower motif. Gilt in Goldaround the edge. Made in France. Kaolin is the earliest clay known for usein the manufacture of Limoges porcelain.It is and was considered rare and precious,known as 'White Gold," a key ingredient infine porcelain. Kaolin is indicated by adimpled surface (as seen in last 4 PICs).The last PIC points to a pinhole on the leftand a small Black pinpoint within thekaolin on the right. There is one anothernotable depression within kaolin atleaf tip (as seen in 9th PIC). Wm Guerin-William Guerin(1838-1912) ran a Limoges porcelain factory in Francein the early 1870s. The Greenlooped bracket underglaze markon the back of this rare antique vanity dresser tray encloses the letters"W. G. & Co." with the word "France."This particular hallmark indicates thatthis was made between 1890 and 1900.The company added "Limoges" abovethe bracket hallmark in 1900. Rectangular octagon in shape (8 sides)with a gilt (22 karat Gold) border aroundbeveled edge (perimeter). The gilthas wear due to age (as seen in PICs).This is at least 120-130 years old. Weighs 15.6 ounces. Measurements:6 and 3/8" in width, 7/8" in depth,8 and 1/4" in length. EXCELLENT ANTIQUE CONDITION.Super clean. No damage.No chips. No cracks.Minimal gold loss of trim aroundborder (as seen in PICs).Please magnify and view all photos.
Price: 110.55 USD
Location: Archbald, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-03T09:25:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Antique: Yes
Flower: Pansy
Shape: Octagon (8 Sides)
Size: Medium
Color: White
Material: Kaolin
Circa: 1890
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Motif: Floral
Modified Item: No
