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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

#8 LIMOGES LADY BROOCHES

Limoges Lady Brooches

Today I am sharing my Limoges Lady Brooches. I only have a few of these in my collection but I so love them. I do not know if any of my brooches are marked or not because I refuse to remove their antique pin backs. Although many of the blanks for these were never stamped anyway. However, like my buttons they are hard paste kaolin porcelain. I just think they are so lovely.

First I have a beautiful lady decorated with

22K gold and turquoise.

Next I have a Beautiful Lady with a simply 22K gold edge.

My next one was very difficult to photograph but you can see it well enough to get an idea of what it looks like.

And I have saved the BEST for last. This is my absolute favorite Lady Brooch of all. There was a lot of love that went into this beautiful piece. I consider it a tiny little work of art. I actually do wear this brooch from time to time. Although I worry when I do and I constantly check to make sure it is still there.

Here are my lovely lady brooches with more brooches

from my collection.

Have a beautiful day,

Beverly

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#7 LIMOGES SHANK BUTTONS AND DRESS FORM SHELVES

Limoges Shank Buttons Buttons
And
Dress Form Shelves

Limoges Buttons

Today I kind of wanted to take a break from posting my Limoges pieces, well kind of.... I decided to share my vintage shank buttons. Most of my small collection of buttons are not marked but we tend to still call them Limoges Shank Buttons. They are hard paste Kaolin buttons and they certainly look and feel as if they are of higher quality. I only have a small collection and I love to display them so that I can enjoy them. I typically have them hanging over my vanity in our bedroom but I took them down to share. Don't worry they are going right back in their little space.

I do so love to live with my collections and have them on display so that everyone who enters our home can enjoy them. Now mind you, not everyone that enters our home understands my decor or my collections but in one way or another I think they are impressed, hopefully in a good way. I once had an insurance person ask me if they could take pictures of my living room (where I have tons of Limoges) so they could share the pictures with their mother. I of course was delighted to oblige them.

So I decided to display my buttons on a ribbon with a bow. I got the idea from the hair clip ribbons I have seen around. I first made a bow and then a long double ribbon. Then I cut little slits in the ribbon and measured them out so the shanks would be spread out evenly on the ribbon. Then I simply pushed the shank through the ribbon to the back and instantly I had a beautiful display piece. I love my little shank buttons as they are all a work of art.

I have included pictures for you to see how I display them and to enjoy my collection.

This is my collection of vintage shank buttons.

Here I made the bow and ribbon and cut little slits in the ribbon for the shank buttons.

Then I pushed the shanks through the ribbon.

And here are my shank buttons on display.

Here is an older picture of both my button display ribbon and one I made for brooches. If you are making a display for brooches do not cut slits, just simply pin your brooches to the ribbon.

Dress Form Shelves

While visiting one of my favorite shops, I found this dress form that someone had made into shelves. It was not in the best shape and was a tan color. I fell in love with it and i had to bring it home with me. I painted it MANY coats of pink paint. I then added all sorts of trims and decorations to include a few beautiful Limoges buttons.

I use my beautiful pink lady to hold my perfumes and makeup. See the little bird on her shoulder....

I love to recycle and reuse.
I always see things for what they could be and this is one of those beautiful things. My Pink Lady now has a second life.

I am delighted with her!!!

See you soon,

Beverly

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Monday, May 21, 2012

#4 BAVARIA BERRY SET

Bavaria Berry Set

I love Limoges but I also love Bavarian Porcelain as well. Similar to Limoges, Bavarian porcelain is also a hard paste porcelain. Therefore it is very durable and long lasting. Many pieces I find were hand painted just like many Limoges pieces. The up side is Bavarian porcelain is usually less expensive to purchase. I am more likely to actually use my Bavarian pieces.

This is a lovely berry set with 7 pieces in all. Berry sets can also be used for Ice Cream Puddings and just about anything you might want to serve. I love the pink roses and the pink delicate pink shading on this set.

This is actually one of my favorites. There is just something about this beautiful set that appeals to my feminine side. It is so very feminine, delicate and lovely.

The pieces are all marked Bavaria.

See you soon with more goodies,

Beverly

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#3 BAVARIA BIRD PLATE

Bavaria Bird Plate

This is a beautiful large Bavarian Bird Plate. It is hand painted with both beautiful birds and sweet pink roses.
I have this plate hanging on my wall in my Living Room.
It makes me smiles whenever I walk by and see it.
I was so happy when I found it. It is hard to find a beautiful plate with pink roses and Blue Birds. I actually won this item on eBay about 5 years ago.

Such sweet Blue Birds!

Marked Bavaria

See you soon with more pretties,

Beverly

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#2 BAVARIA LUNCHEON SET

Bavarian Set

This is my Luncheon Set

I have approx. 16 pieces that I display

and a few extras just in case.

There are 4 plates, 4 smaller plates,

4 cups and 4 saucers.

I love the beautiful touches of soft blue

with the beautiful soft pink roses.

Some of the pieces are marked Bavaria and include factory marks and some pieces are unmarked.

See previous blog post for matching tea set

and salt & pepper set.

See you next time with more porcelain.

Beverly

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#1 BAVARIAN TEA SET AND SALT AND PEPPER SET

Bavarian Tea Set

This is a beautiful and delicate

Bavarian Tea Set and Salt and Pepper Set.

Porcelain from Bavaria is a hard paste

much like Limoges.

It retains it's original beauty year after year..

It is very collectible and a little less expensive than Limoges porcelain. It makes a great collectible for new collectors and it great to use everyday.

All pieces are marked Bavaria

I love pieces with beautiful soft pinks and blues in them. They fit well with my love of Shabby Chic decor.

See next blog post for matching Luncheon Set.

See you next time,

Beverly

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#6 LIMOGES PLATE

Limoges Plate

Sandwich/Salad/Dessert Plate

This is a beautiful Limoges plate.

It looks lovely with my tea set.

Here is my beautiful plate with my Tea Set.
Aren't they lovely together.

J P

FRANCE

Jean Pouyat

1891-1932

Here is a peak at some of my other pieces. These are displayed in my vintage china cabinet that I hand painted a lovely white. I love the leaded glass and curvy lines.

Each piece will be featured or has been featured
here on my blog.

Hugs, Beverly
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#5 LIMOGES BERRY BOWLS

Limoges Berry Bowls

These are my set of Limoges Berry Bowls with Apple Blossoms on them. These were recently added to my Blog but I wanted to add them again and show the markings on them. I was very lucky to get these beauties for only

$1.00 plus shipping. They are in excellent condition and beautifully hand painted.

Beautifully hand painted with soft colors of pale
pink and green.

T&V

LIMOGES

FRANCE

Tressemann & Vogt. 1907-1919

See you soon with more Limoges,

Beverly

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#4 LIMOGES TEA SET WITH TRAY

Limoges Tea Set with Tray

Today I am sharing my Limoges tea set. This set includes 6 pieces including tray, pot, sugar, creamer and 2 lids.

The plate in the background of the picture will be featured alone later. Although it looks fabulous with the tea set it was not part of it originally.

This is a smaller more dainty tea set and is perfect for two. A romantic tea with your prince charming or perhaps tea with your best girl friend or your precious daughter.

Flip side of pieces shown below.

The back of each piece is just as lovely as the front. It is hard to tell which is the front and which is the back.

The pot, sugar and creamer are all marked

Haviland France

Making them Theodore Haviland

1946-1962

Next we have the beautiful tray that is a true work of art.

Tray is marked

PP/L France

Be sure to visit often as I add my
beautiful Limoges Pieces to my Blog.
Some items may have previously been posted
but I want to post my entire collection
piece by piece.

Enjoy!

Beverly

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#3 LIMOGES BUTTER PATS

Limoges Butter Pats

This is a set of Limoges Butter Pats. I fell in love with the artwork on these little beauties. They are so perfect and sweet. I have a complete set of six. Each one is just as lovely as the first. These would have been used to place a pat of butter on at each place setting or to serve as needed.

Aren't they lovely!

Here they are in all their stacked up loveliness.

I like to use my butter pats in photos with my brooches and other pieces of jewelry. Here is one of them with my silver spoon brooch. My little spoon is for Fibromyalgia, so that I will always have an extra spoon. Yeah, I am a spoonie....

These are simply marked

FRANCE

This would probably date before 1900.

More Limoges coming very soon
Beverly

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#2 LIMOGES SILVERWARE CADDY

Limoges Silverware Caddy

This piece is a bit of a mystery to me but I believe it is a silverware caddy - tray. That is what I was told when I bought it and that is in fact what I use it for. It holds my h'orderve spoons and forks.

It is painted in the most beautiful colors of pink, soft blue and green. Just a lovely display dish.

Here it is with my spoons and forks. These are vintage silver (they need polishing) spoons and forks.

Markings

D&C

FRANCE

Delinieres, R. (D&CO.)

1894-1900

See you next time with more Limoges

Beverly

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Sunday, May 20, 2012

#1 LIMOGES CUSPIDOR

LIMOGES CUSPIDOR

As promised I am going to start posting my porcelain pieces and I have picked my cuspidor as my first piece to show. Now mind you I would never use this cuspidor for it's intended purpose, who would. I love it for it's feminine beauty. I wanted this particular piece for sometime and I was so happy to finally get one. What I love about it is that it looks like a little drawstring purse. Mine is painted on the outside with hints of light blue and the inside has beautiful delicate roses in pink hues.

Draw String painted a beautiful 22K gold.