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History
Limoges china is the term given to porcelain made in Limoges, France. This fine china was first produced in factories in Limoges in the late 1700s.
Composition
Limoges is a hard paste porcelain made from feldspar, quartz and kaolin. These natural ingredients contribute to the high quality of Limoges pieces.
Quality
Limoges is a delicate and semi-translucent porcelain. However, it is also extremely durable. It is not subject to age cracks and other types of deterioration, and a piece made over 100 years ago will still look as perfect as it did when it was created.
Decoration
The most sought-after pieces are hand-decorated by artisans in French ceramic factories. Decals were also used as patterns. Blank white ceramic was also exported to America, where it could be bought and painted by amateurs.
Types and Price
Apart from traditional dinnerware sets, other Limoges objects were also made, such as vases, snuff boxes and inkwells. The price depends on the age and quality, and can range from a few hundred to thousands of dollars.
Marks
Authentic Limoges can be identified by one of 400 different factory marks on the underside of a piece. Some pieces may also have a decorating studio mark and an artist's signature.