{"title":"The Antiquarian's Eye","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA curated collection of antiques and historic decorative arts approaching that status from an era when craftsmanship was measured in generations rather than production runs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Antiquarian's Eye features exceptional pieces created before the modern age of mass manufacturing, including fine porcelain, crystal, decorative objects, furniture, and collectibles that have survived for decades—or even centuries—with their beauty and character intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany pieces in this collection date from the Victorian, Edwardian, Belle Époque, Art Nouveau, and early twentieth-century periods. These are objects that have witnessed history, passed through generations of ownership, and continue to represent the artistry, materials, and techniques of their time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed in a cabinet, incorporated into a collection, or enjoyed as part of daily living, each piece offers a tangible connection to the past and a reminder that true craftsmanship never goes out of style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved. Appreciated. Passed forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-ch-field-haviland-gda-limoges-france-pink-rose-garland-service-early-20th-century","title":"Antique CH Field Haviland GDA Limoges France Pink Rose Garland Service — Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47774986993827,"sku":"PS- 0014","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/1_1fcc93f4-6aaa-4d14-9a72-cd6e13f737e3.webp?v=1781471806"},{"product_id":"antique-nippon-hand-painted-rose-plate-studio-hand-painted-japan-circa-1900-1921","title":"Antique Nippon Hand Painted Rose Plate, Studio Hand Painted, Japan circa 1900-1921","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"Nippon\" marks the porcelain export era between 1891 and 1921, when the United States' McKinley Tariff Act required imported goods to carry their country of origin — \"Nippon\" being the Japanese word for Japan itself, used on export wares until a 1921 rule change required \"Japan\" instead. Pieces genuinely marked \"Nippon\" are, by definition, bound to that narrow thirty-year window, making the mark itself a built-in dating tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate's backstamp reads \"Studio Hand Painted Nippon\" — a phrasing distinct from the more common factory-mark Nippon pieces. During this era, undecorated porcelain blanks were frequently exported separately from Japan and hand-painted afterward by independent decorating studios, a popular practice on both sides of the Pacific. That studio attribution suggests individual artisan decoration rather than assembly-line factory painting, consistent with the soft, hand-blended shading visible in the rose spray itself — each petal built up in graduated pink and coral tones rather than a flat, uniform application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design centers a spray of full-blown roses in pink and coral with soft green foliage, framed by a pale blue band and fine hand-painted line work in burgundy. A gently faded, romantic piece typical of the hand-decorated porcelain popular in American parlors during the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47793267015843,"sku":"PI- 0056","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/NipponRosewithblueCirclePlate1.webp?v=1781890873"},{"product_id":"five-piece-serving-suite-theodore-haviland-limoges-floral-pattern-france-antique-circa-1900-1920","title":"Five-Piece Serving Suite • Theodore Haviland Limoges • Floral Pattern • France • Antique • Circa 1900–1920","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThéodore Haviland founded his own porcelain house in Limoges in 1893, after dissolving a difficult partnership with his brother following their father David Haviland's original firm. The company operated independently — his son William joining the business in 1903 — until 1941, when Théodore Haviland reacquired the rights to the original Haviland \u0026amp; Co. name and the two family lineages recombined. This suite carries the plainer, three-line \"Théodore Haviland, Limoges, France\" backstamp, without an accompanying decorator's mark, consistent with factory-decorated export ware — and independently corroborated across multiple appraisers and dealer references to a circa 1903–1925 production window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pattern itself is honestly undocumented. Despite cross-referencing against Replacements Ltd.'s catalog, the Schleiger numbering references, and dealer archives, no confident match emerged among Haviland's more than 30,000 recorded patterns and pattern variations — a genuinely common outcome for Théodore Haviland's less-cataloged floral designs, where even paid appraisal services frequently disagree on attribution. Rather than force a name onto it, it's described here plainly: soft pink blossoms with lavender accents, set against raised scroll relief, with hand-applied gilding intentionally withheld from rim and contact surfaces to protect the gold from wear in actual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis suite once anchored the center of a formal table: the covered vegetable dish served family-style, the two graduated oval platters carried the roast or fish course, the open oval bowl handled lighter presentation, and the covered sugar stood ready for coffee service. Individual Théodore Haviland serving pieces from this era surface regularly on the secondary market and aren't cheap on their own — established sellers ask well over $100 for a single covered vegetable dish in good condition, more for a large platter. What doesn't turn up at any price is a coordinated, matched grouping like this one: dinner plates from period services get separated and scattered across generations of estate sales, and serving suites — inherently fewer per household to begin with — are disproportionately hard to reassemble once broken up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition is strong throughout, honestly disclosed: a minor edge chip to the smaller platter's reverse, barely visible in use or display, and a small, isolated ping to the covered sugar's side wall with no associated cracking. Neither affects structural soundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857195057315,"sku":"PS- 0023","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/Hero3_1c4b239f-85cc-4c74-9eb0-902c3af5edd5.jpg?v=1783644088"},{"product_id":"autumn-leaf-luncheon-service-for-10-platters-schleiger-60-antique-haviland-limoges-circa-1894-1931-52-pieces","title":"\"Autumn Leaf\" Luncheon Service for 10 + Platters- Schleiger 60- Antique Haviland Limoges- Circa 1894–1931 | 52 Pieces","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHaviland \u0026amp; Co. has represented French porcelain in the American market since 1842, when American businessman David Haviland established his works in Limoges specifically to export fine porcelain back to the United States — a business model that made Haviland one of the most recognized names among American collectors, even as more than thirty other porcelain factories operated in the same region by 1900. This luncheon service carries that legacy in the pattern collectors call Autumn Leaf, cataloged as Schleiger 60: a scattering of pink, yellow, and green maple leaves across plain white porcelain, with the only gilding reserved for the cup handles. (Worth noting for clarity: this pattern is unrelated to the better-known Hall China \"Autumn Leaf\" made for the Jewel Tea Company — a frequent point of confusion in casual online listings, and one this piece avoids by full attribution.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe service carries three distinct backstamp combinations across its pieces — a detail that could read as inconsistency to an untrained eye, but tells a coherent story once understood. All three are variations on Haviland's circa 1894–1931 export marks: a green \"Haviland France\" underglaze mark, sometimes paired with a red \"Decorated by Haviland \u0026amp; Co. Limoges\" overglaze mark, and occasionally accompanied by a black \"Made in France\" import stamp reflecting U.S. labeling requirements of the era. Rather than signaling mismatched pieces from different periods, the variation reflects Haviland's own export-marking conventions at the time — every mark on this service dates to the same production era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat's offered here is a genuine service for ten: ten each of cups, saucers, bread and butter plates, salad plates, and luncheon plates, joined by two graduated oval serving platters. Condition throughout is excellent, with full, honest disclosure of the minor imperfections present — light rust-toned staining to the large platter's underside from age and storage, a small cosmetic paint flake at one luncheon plate's edge, and a few factory glaze specks from original firing, none of which affect display or use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIndividual pieces in this pattern surface regularly on the secondary market, but a complete, backstamp-verified, matched service at this scale is a different proposition entirely — a scan of current listings turns up scattered lots of four or six pieces, never an assembled service for ten with matching platters. Replicating this collection today would mean sourcing broadly across many sellers and independently verifying backstamp consistency piece by piece, exactly the work already done here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47865266995363,"sku":"PS- 0020","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/Hero2redo.jpg?v=1783754605"},{"product_id":"antique-orla-germany-porcelain-chocolate-pot-with-cup-saucer-pink-roses-bonus-cups-included","title":"Orla German Porcelain Chocolate Service, Antique — Quist \u0026 Kowalski, c. 1906–1909","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique chocolate service was produced by Porzellanmanufaktur Union Quist \u0026amp; Kowalski of Kleindembach, Thuringia, Germany, and bears the firm's distinctive “Orla” mark. Research into the manufacturer's trademark history indicates that this mark was actively used on its porcelain from approximately 1906 to 1909, providing an unusually narrow production period for an unnumbered piece of early German porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall chocolate pot is distinctly of its era, with an elegant paneled body, flared and scalloped foot, high-set angular handle, gracefully rising spout, and fitted domed lid with an architectural loop finial. Its flowing molded form reflects the influence of Jugendstil and Art Nouveau design then shaping European decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft sprays of pink and blush roses with green foliage decorate the white porcelain, lending warmth and delicacy to the more architectural form of the pot. Subtle gold accents complete the decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a small chocolate service with a coordinating cup and saucer, this is a beautifully preserved survivor of early twentieth-century Thuringian porcelain production—dating to approximately 1906–1909 and now well over a century old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Porzellanmanufaktur Union Quist \u0026amp; Kowalski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark: “Orla”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Kleindembach, Thuringia, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Antique, c. 1906–1909\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Pot — 9½\" H x 5⅝\" base diameter x 6½\" handle to spout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCup — 3\" H x 2⅜\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaucer — 5⅜\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chocolate pot is in very good antique condition overall. There are a couple of small chips to the interior of the lid. These are concealed when the lid is in place and do not detract from the displayed appearance of the piece. The primary cup and saucer are in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplimentary Display Pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo additional matching cups and saucers are included at no additional cost. The two additional cups have cracks and are not suitable for holding liquids or for food and beverage use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are included solely as decorative display pieces for a buyer who would enjoy presenting a fuller grouping of this century-old service. They are not factored into the asking price and are not represented as functional pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47880709570723,"sku":"PS- 0026","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/1_c7639e61-092c-4f29-a339-aa027e27792f.webp?v=1784065054"},{"product_id":"antique-rosenthal-monbijou-porcelain-serving-platter-bavaria-circa-1896-1907-figural-transferware","title":"Rosenthal \"Monbijou\" Porcelain Serving Platter, Antique — Bavaria, circa 1896–1907, Figural Transferware","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn early Rosenthal piece from the Monbijou line — not a single pattern, but the ornate, deeply scalloped and ruffled mold shape Rosenthal introduced in 1896, sent out to independent artists across Europe for individual hand-finishing. This particular platter carries a soft blue transfer scene of a classical woman in flowing drapery, gathering flowers beside a pair of birds, within Monbijou's signature ruffled, scroll-handled silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe reverse carries Rosenthal's earliest documented mark: the R.C. crown-and-crossed-swords stamp with \"Monbijou,\" dating this piece firmly to the 1896–1907 window — Rosenthal's very first Monbijou production run, predating the line's later 20th-century revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeasures 13½\" handle to handle, 8⅞\" wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition — please note before purchasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e One handle has a professional repair, visible in the accompanying detail photos. The repair is stable and does not affect the platter's ability to be safely displayed. Please review all photos carefully, as this platter is sold as-is with this disclosed repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47890733170851,"sku":"PI- 0067","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/3_a2d85767-de0a-4ef6-987b-55d51f5bb97c.webp?v=1784175971"},{"product_id":"antique-rosenthal-r-c-delft-hand-painted-serving-dish-windmill-winter-canal-scene-germany","title":"Rosenthal \"R\u0026C Delft\" Flow Blue Serving Dish, Circa 1891–1930s — Windmill \u0026 Winter Canal Scene, Antique Germany","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA large, exceptionally detailed antique Rosenthal Delft-series dish in rich cobalt flow blue, depicting a evocative Dutch winter scene: a horse-drawn cart passing before a working windmill, a lamppost lighting the snow-dusted road, distant figures on foot, and a second windmill visible across the water. The scene is rendered with genuine atmospheric depth — layered clouds, soft snow shading, and fine linework throughout — within a dramatically irregular, deeply scalloped scroll-molded rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeasures 10⅞\" in diameter, 2¼\" deep. Excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a notably larger and more narratively complex example than typical Rosenthal Delft windmill-and-sailboat scenes, with a genuinely painterly winter composition rather than a simple repeated motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47897978929315,"sku":"PI- 0068","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/1_b3910a17-d64f-42c7-8867-03cac12fb5d0.webp?v=1784234895"},{"product_id":"antique-rosenthal-r-c-delft-pierced-serving-dish-windmill-winter-canal-scene-germany","title":"Rosenthal \"R\u0026C Delft\" Pierced Serving Dish, Circa 1891–1930s — Windmill \u0026 Winter Canal Scene, Antique Germany","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn exceptional antique Rosenthal Delft-series serving dish in rich cobalt flow blue, featuring a beautifully atmospheric winter harbor scene: a working windmill, a distant church spire and townscape, moored sailboats and rowboats along the shoreline, and figures walking the frozen bank. Layered cloud work and graduated blue shading give the composition genuine depth beyond a typical repeated motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dish is further distinguished by its reticulated (pierced) rim — a more labor-intensive, elaborate mold treatment than a plain scalloped edge, adding real dimensional interest to the deeply irregular, scroll-worked silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeasures 9¾\" x 10⅛\", 2¼\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition — please note before purchasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A professionally repaired chip on the foot ring, located on the underside base and not visible when the piece is displayed upright. No other condition issues; the front-facing surface, glaze, and painted scene are excellent throughout. Please review all photos, as this dish is sold as-is with this disclosed repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMarked on the reverse with Rosenthal's vase-form R.C. mark and \"Delft, Germany\" in script, consistent with the company's late 19th- to early 20th-century production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47898010386595,"sku":"PI- 0069","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/1_97f63143-060c-4d27-b083-b6dfd470e0a6.webp?v=1784241009"},{"product_id":"antique-rosenthal-r-c-delft-coastal-church-scene-plate-windmill-countryside-germany","title":"Rosenthal \"R\u0026C Delft\" Coastal Church Scene Plate, Circa 1891–1930s — Antique Flow Blue, Germany","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn antique Rosenthal Delft-series plate in rich cobalt flow blue, depicting a coastal village scene: a bell-towered church with two figures at its entrance, a moored sailing boat, wind-swept trees, and a distant windmill silhouette across the water. Layered cloud work and a graduated blue wash along the lower border give the composition genuine atmospheric depth beyond a simple repeated motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeasures 9⅞\" in diameter. Marked on the reverse with Rosenthal's vase-form R.C. mark and \"Delft, Germany\" in script, consistent with the company's late 19th- to early 20th-century production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47898017464483,"sku":"PI- 0070","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/4_2ea5cb1a-a67c-4002-bffa-fe4721cc2be3.webp?v=1784242009"},{"product_id":"rosenthal-r-c-delft-scalloped-canal-scene-dish-circa-1891-1930s-antique-flow-blue-germany","title":"Rosenthal \"R\u0026C Delft\" Scalloped Canal Scene Dish, Circa 1891–1930s — Antique Flow Blue, Germany","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn antique Rosenthal Delft-series dish in classic cobalt flow blue, featuring a serene Dutch canal scene — a moored sailboat, a stone bridge, a farmhouse, and a line of trees along the water's edge — within a raised, scroll-molded scalloped rim. Rosenthal's Delft line paid homage to traditional Dutch blue-and-white pottery while remaining true porcelain, produced under the company's R.C. mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMarked on the reverse with Rosenthal's vase-form R.C. mark and \"Delft\" in script, consistent with the company's late 19th- to early 20th-century production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDimensions: 8 1\/8\" in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition:  Very good antique condition with one tiny nick on the rim that isn't seen when displayed. This has been taken into account in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47898029686947,"sku":"PI- 0071","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/5_a64ef496-e2fe-46ef-9306-351d03271618.webp?v=1784243107"},{"product_id":"nippon-hand-painted-serving-bowl-gilt-tapestry-border-morimura-brothers-circa-1911-1921","title":"Nippon Hand-Painted Serving Bowl, Gilt Tapestry Border — Morimura Brothers, Circa 1911–1921","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA genuine antique Nippon serving bowl, hand-painted with soft orange flowers and sage-green leaves along a raised, etched gold \"tapestry\" ground — a more elaborate decorating technique than the flat-gilt rims seen on most Nippon pieces of this kind. The bowl carries the documented Morimura Brothers \"M in Wreath\" backstamp, used exclusively between 1911 and 1921, placing this piece at over a century old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeasuring 9⅝\" in diameter, 10½\" from handle to handle, and 2½\" tall, the bowl features gently pierced tab handles and presents in clean condition with no chips or cracks. A lovely serving piece for a collector of early 20th-century Japanese export porcelain, or a striking standalone display piece in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919386853539,"sku":"PI- 0076","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/7_74cf8607-1ed6-468d-88cf-79f3eaa52bad.jpg?v=1784791953"},{"product_id":"ardalt-hand-painted-scenic-plate-made-in-occupied-japan-no-6078","title":"Ardalt Hand-Painted Scenic Plate, Made in Occupied Japan — No. 6078","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA hand-painted porcelain plate depicting a classic Japanese landscape scene — Mt. Fuji rising behind a pine-lined lake, a thatched-roof village connected by a wooden bridge, and two kimono-clad figures strolling the shore. Backstamped \"Ardalt, Hand Painted, Made in Occupied Japan, No. 6078\" — a precisely dated mark used only between 1945 and 1952, during the U.S. occupation of Japan following World War II. Measures 7⅜\" in diameter. Clean condition, no chips or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919411036323,"sku":"PI- 0079","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/2_aa598227-b01d-48b0-90ea-6ae4d7f9fe1a.webp?v=1784793905"},{"product_id":"lenox-gold-encrusted-finger-bowls-set-of-eight-antique-american-bone-china-circa-1906-1930","title":"Lenox Gold-Encrusted Finger Bowls, Set of Eight — American Bone China, Circa 1906–1930","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA set of eight Lenox finger bowls (or bouillon liners), each finished with a wide, raised gold-encrusted rim band over ivory china — a more elaborate, textured gilding treatment than the flat gold banding typical of most Lenox smalls. Backstamped with Lenox's early green wreath mark and a handwritten shape\/decorator code, \"1201\/E88.\" This mark — the green wreath with no \"Made in U.S.A.\" wording — was used exclusively from 1906 to 1930, dating this set to nearly a century old or more. Handleless, in clean condition throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA genuinely early piece of American porcelain history from Lenox's formative decades in Trenton, New Jersey. Eight matching pieces surviving together from this era, with no chips or cracks, is a real find — sets like this were easily separated, broken, or worn down over a hundred-plus years of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919469625507,"sku":"PG- 0028","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/1_09be2e36-2213-44d0-b47d-86709a173df3.webp?v=1784795725"},{"product_id":"ch-field-haviland-limoges-gold-band-serving-suite-antique-8-piece","title":"CH Field Haviland Limoges Gold Band Serving Suite, 8-Piece, Circa 1900-1941","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple, but beautiful Charles Field Haviland (CH Field Haviland\/GDA) Limoges serving suite in a clean gold-line band with no additional decoration — a versatile, \"goes-with-everything\" set built to complement any dinner service, vintage or modern, that lacks serving pieces of its own. The suite includes a large oval platter, smaller oval platter, oval covered vegetable dish, round covered vegetable dish, open oval serving bowl, covered butter dish, gravy boat with attached underplate, and a diamond-shaped dish. Backstamp dates the set to the CH Field Haviland\/GDA red-mark era (circa 1900–1941). Based on period styles and the shape of these blanks, we are comfortable saying that this is likely from 1900-1920, though we can't say this with certainty. Gilt rim wear consistent with age; several pieces show small in-glaze specks characteristic of period manufacture. A true antique French Limoges set, sized and shaped to complete a table rather than anchor it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\". Matthew 6:33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47924340752547,"sku":"PS- 0031","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/Hero_eef0f491-6592-4863-afc1-54594070980b.webp?v=1784976967"},{"product_id":"theodore-haviland-limoges-belfort-porcelain-dinner-service-for-10-with-serving-pieces-hand-painted-rose-cameo-garland-circa-1880s","title":"Theodore Haviland Limoges Belfort Porcelain Dinner Service for 10 with Serving Pieces, Hand-Painted Rose Cameo \u0026 Garland, Circa 1915-1925","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA genuinely complete antique Theodore Haviland Limoges service in the Belfort pattern (Schleiger 345), dated by Replacements Ltd.'s pattern records to circa 1915 as the starting year for this pattern, and the old red underlined Theodore Haviland Limoges mark caps the age of this set at 1925— this, this set definitively clears a century of age. Eighty pieces in total:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 luncheon plates (8½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 salad plates (7⅜\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 bread plates (6⅜\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 dessert bowls (5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 saucers (5¾\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 cups (3½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 butter pats (3⅛\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oval vegetable bowl (9¼\" x 7⅛\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 gravy boat with attached underplate (7⅛\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 handled cake plate (10⅝\" handle-to-handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pattern's rose-cameo-and-garland border is confirmed hand-painted, with raised, hand-tooled paste gilding verified through direct physical examination — visible surface texture to the touch, and genuine piece-to-piece variation between the repeating rose cartouches, the clearest signature of a decorator's hand rather than a transfer press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition, disclosed piece by piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e the large majority of this service — including all 12 salad plates, all 9 butter pats, and the handled cake plate — presents in excellent condition with no issues. Seven individual pieces carry noted wear or repair, each confirmed sound and none structural:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 of 12 bread plates: minor ping at the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 of 11 dessert bowls: minor ping at the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 of 12 cups: very minor ping at the foot ring, low visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 of 11 saucers: small chip at the foot ring, low visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 of 10 luncheon plates: professionally repaired ping at the foot ring, confirmed smooth and stable to the touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe oval vegetable bowl: light age-consistent crazing throughout, plus two professionally repaired rim chips, both confirmed smooth and structurally sound; discoloration at the repair sites is cosmetic only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gravy boat: a fine hairline mark on the underside of the base, confirmed a cosmetic glaze-only crack rather than a structural break, verified by direct physical testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo other pieces in the service show any condition issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurator Certified for accuracy and quality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47937710719139,"sku":"PS-0032","price":1920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/Hero2_ca77717b-ada4-4649-886e-a3bf6bd30739.webp?v=1785390435"},{"product_id":"theodore-haviland-limoges-two-handled-cream-soup-cups-and-saucers-for-burley-company-set-of-4-raised-gold-filigree-circa-1903-1923","title":"Theodore Haviland Limoges Two-Handled Cream Soup Cups and Saucers for Burley \u0026 Company, Set of 4, Raised Gold Filigree, Circa 1903–1923","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA set of four antique two-handled cream soup (bouillon) cups and saucers, Theodore Haviland, Limoges, produced for Burley \u0026amp; Company of Chicago — a well-established American china importer and retailer in continuous operation from 1838 to 1923. Rendered entirely in white porcelain with elaborate raised gold paste scrollwork: a wide scalloped border band and a finer filigree ring encircling each saucer's well, with matching gilt detail on the cup handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe set carries two documented Haviland backstamp variants, two pieces each — consistent with genuine period production across Burley \u0026amp; Company's long retail run rather than any inconsistency in the set itself. One variant (\"Patent Applied For\") dates to circa 1903–1923; both place this service comfortably within Champagne Taste's antique standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe specific pattern is not attributed to a numbered Schleiger reference — Haviland produced tens of thousands of pattern variations, and unpainted gold-filigree designs of this kind are among the hardest to pin to a catalogued number. Offered honestly as an unidentified Haviland pattern rather than an invented attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition: one small, stable rim chip on a single saucer, fully disclosed; the remaining seven pieces are clean. The raised gold shows lovely, crisp texture throughout with no notable wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947578179747,"sku":"PG- 0029","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/4_b4a69bf0-c3b9-4519-9c38-d52e225f1a0a.webp?v=1785570828"},{"product_id":"vignaud-freres-limoges-hand-decorated-porcelain-dinner-service-for-11-cobalt-gold-scroll-vig6-circa-1911-1938-78-pieces","title":"Vignaud Frères Limoges Hand-Decorated Porcelain Dinner Service for 11, Cobalt \u0026 Gold Scroll (VIG6), Circa 1911–1938 — 78 Pieces","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA substantial Vignaud Frères Limoges dinner service, pattern VIG6, circa 1911–1938. Decorated by hand in a cobalt-blue scroll border with rust rosettes and small white florals, edged in gold — the enamel sits in slight raised relief to the touch, and the border shows the gentle asymmetry of true hand-applied decoration rather than a repeating transfer print. The four serving pieces carry noticeably heavy, raised gold paste gilding on their rococo scroll handles — thicker than typical fired-on gold trim, and a genuine mark of hand labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComplete for 11 place settings across dinner plates, salad plates, cups and saucers, and dessert bowls, with bread plates, cups, and saucers carrying a few spares- each at 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServing pieces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRectangular platter, 16¾ × 11⅜ × 1¾ in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRectangular vegetable bowl, 10⅜ × 7⅞ × 2½ in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound two-handled platter, 13⅜ in handle-to-handle, 12⅛ in diameter, 1½ in high (small cosmetic-only chip to underside, fully disclosed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound two-handled bowl, 9¼ in handle-to-handle, 8⅞ in diameter, 1⅞ in high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e78 pieces total.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47949095141539,"sku":"PS- 0033","price":2675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/5_c4cce224-575f-4122-bda7-ff7b0a8f2e77.webp?v=1785628744"},{"product_id":"theodore-haviland-ganga-complete-83-piece-antique-dinner-service-limoges-france-circa-1920-1936-patent-64453","title":"Theodore Haviland \"Ganga\" — Complete 83-Piece Dinner Service Limoges, France · Circa 1920–1936 · Patent 64453","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn extraordinary assembled service for twelve in Theodore Haviland's richly decorated Ganga pattern, produced in Limoges, France during the early twentieth century. At 83 pieces—with complete principal place-setting lines and an unusually substantial collection of serving ware—this is not simply a group of matching china. It is a developed dinner service capable of setting a complete table.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGanga belongs to Theodore Haviland's interwar Limoges production and is documented in period advertising from the 1920s. The green Theodore Haviland factory mark found on the service is associated with approximately 1920–1936, while the evidence specific to Ganga points more closely toward the mid-1920s. We therefore describe this service conservatively as circa mid-1920s rather than treating the full lifespan of the factory mark as the production period of the pattern itself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGanga's decoration centers on a colorful floral basket surrounded by an elaborate border of deep blue, black, orange and gold. Trelliswork, stylized florets and extensive gilding create a pattern that feels almost architectural around the softer floral center. The result is unmistakably Haviland: formal and richly ornamented without allowing the decoration to overwhelm the porcelain beneath it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces carry Theodore Haviland factory and decorator marks together with the Ganga pattern name. A number of pieces within the service additionally bear the period designation “PATENT 64453.” Because that designation does not appear consistently across every form in the service, we preserve it here exactly as found rather than treating 64453 as a production date or universal pattern number.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Service Is Different\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe strength of this service is not simply its 83-piece count. It is what those 83 pieces actually accomplish.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe principal table lines provide true service for twelve: 12 dinner plates, 12 bread \u0026amp; butter plates, 12 cups, 12 saucers and 12 dessert\/fruit bowls, with 13 salad plates and an additional saucer beyond the twelve required place settings.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeyond those settings is a remarkably developed serving suite: two oval well platters, an oval vegetable bowl, two octagonal handled bowls, a round serving bowl, bon bon dish, covered sugar and creamer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThat distinction matters. Large antique and early twentieth-century china lots can accumulate impressive piece counts through duplicate plates, incomplete cup-and-saucer lines and miscellaneous extras. This service was assembled with something different in mind: a table that could actually be set and used.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe two well platters are particularly handsome examples of the pattern, while the large octagonal handled bowl gives the serving collection a substantial centerpiece. Together, the serving pieces allow Ganga's elaborate decoration to extend beyond the individual place settings and across the entire table.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Dinner Plates — 9½\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Salad Plates — 7⅜\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Bread \u0026amp; Butter Plates — 6½\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Dessert\/Fruit Bowls — 4⅝\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Cups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Saucers — 5⅝\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Large Oval Well Platter — 13⅜\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Small Oval Well Platter — 11\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Oval Vegetable Bowl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Large Octagonal Handled Bowl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Small Octagonal Handled Bowl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Round Bowl — 5⅜\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Bon Bon Dish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Covered Sugar Bowl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Creamer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal: 83 pieces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition throughout is excellent for an early twentieth-century porcelain service of this size. There are no cracks or structural compromises anywhere in the service.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn keeping with our practice of disclosing prior damage and repair regardless of how inconspicuous or stable it may be, the exceptions are detailed below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Octagonal Handled Bowl: Two chips to the base ring. Cosmetic and not visible during normal use or display.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne Salad Plate: Chip to the reverse edge of the rim, not visible from the front.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall Octagonal Handled Bowl: Previously repaired base-ring chip; structurally sound and stable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Oval Well Platter: Previously repaired base-ring chip; structurally sound and stable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall Oval Well Platter: Previously repaired base-ring chip; structurally sound and stable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOval Vegetable Bowl: Previously repaired base-ring chip; structurally sound and stable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe remaining pieces—including the complete bread \u0026amp; butter line and the additional cup and saucer sourced to complete the service—have no chips, cracks or repairs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease review the photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe core of this service was acquired from the estate collection of a longtime fine-china collector who had originally intended his collection for his daughters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen acquired, one conspicuous element was missing: the bread \u0026amp; butter plates. Rather than leave an otherwise exceptional service incomplete, we carefully sourced the full twelve-piece line along with an additional cup and saucer, bringing Ganga to the complete service-for-twelve configuration offered here today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt is an assembled service rather than a claim of untouched original completeness—and, in many ways, that is part of its story. Pieces made in Limoges nearly a century ago have been preserved, collected and reunited so that this service can once again do what it was created to do:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eset a table.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGiven the size, weight and value of this 83-piece service, shipping is arranged through our concierge process so that appropriate packing and delivery can be coordinated for the destination.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease contact concierge@champagnetasteco.com to discuss shipping or delivery arrangements before purchase.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGanga comes from an era when a fine dinner service was meant to be assembled thoughtfully, cared for over decades and passed forward. 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Each piece carries the \"Hand Painted Nippon\" wreath mark, the Morimura Bros. importer's stamp used circa 1911–1921, confirming genuine early 20th-century Japanese export porcelain — now over a century old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCelery dish measures 12⅝\" x 5⅞\"; salt dishes measure 3¾\" x 2¼\" each.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48000780042403,"sku":"PG- 0030","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/2_2dde974d-f736-49f6-8443-71cd9febb6b1.webp?v=1786860169"},{"product_id":"nippon-hand-painted-celery-dish-six-matching-salt-dishes-antique-raised-gold-moriage-cherry-blossom-motif","title":"Nippon Hand-Painted Celery Dish \u0026 Six Matching Salt Dishes, Antique — Raised Gold Moriage, Cherry Blossom Motif","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn antique Nippon serving set featuring elaborate raised gold moriage work — heavy beaded gilt scrollwork and cherry blossom medallions in dimensional relief, a more labor-intensive decorating technique than simple painted florals. Cream-white porcelain with a soft butter-yellow ground and pierced celery-dish handles. Each piece carries the \"Hand Painted Nippon\" wreath mark, consistent with early 20th-century Japanese export porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition — please note before purchasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A minor chip is present on one corner of the celery dish, and some of the small salt dishes show light staining consistent with age. 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The piece is finished with hand-applied gold gilt in raised slip-trail beading along the handles and scrolling vine work across the lid, paired with a scattered pattern of soft pink roses and green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition is excellent for a piece of this age: no chips, cracks, hairlines, or crazing anywhere. Gilt wear is confined to the handle contact points, consistent with careful handling over more than a century rather than any damage or misuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurator Certified for accuracy and quality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48002048786595,"sku":"PI- 0082","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/1_8dce07b6-f269-4106-9d57-25dc1d9628b1.webp?v=1786943848"},{"product_id":"jean-pouyat-limoges-j-p-l-antique-covered-vegetable-tureen-france-circa-1911-1914","title":"Jean Pouyat Limoges (J.P.L.) Antique Covered Vegetable Tureen, France, Circa 1911-1914","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA round, footed covered vegetable tureen from Jean Pouyat, Limoges, France, dating to circa 1911–1914. This piece carries both of the factory's marks together — the black \"J.P.L. FRANCE\" stamp and the green \"Pouyat Limoges\" laurel wreath mark. The first identifies the porcelain blank as Pouyat's own manufacture; the second confirms the hand-applied decoration was done in-house at the Pouyat decorating studio, rather than sent out to an independent china painter. Finding both marks on a single piece narrows the dating to this brief window, when Guerin Limoges had taken over Pouyat's manufacturing but the factory continued using its established marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tureen is scalloped along both the bowl and lid rims, with twin gilt-accented loop handles on the body and a sculptural gilt finial on the lid, rising from a delicate hand-painted gold spray. The pattern is an unnamed pink floral transferware — loose bouquets of pink roses and sage-green scrollwork sweep around the rim and lid border, with smaller floral sprays scattered across the well of the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" diameter, 10¼\" handle to handle, 5\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a stable vertical crack through the foot ring, visible on both the interior and exterior surfaces (fully disclosed in the detail photographs). It is confined to the foot ring and does not extend into the bowl wall, so the tureen remains safe to use for serving. However, buyers should understand this is a through-crack rather than a surface-level flaw. Gilt shows light, expected wear consistent with a piece of this age. 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O.P.Co. was among the first American manufacturers to produce vitreous china, building a reputation that carried it into hotels, railroad dining cars, and households across the country in the decades around the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tureen is gently scalloped along the rim, with gilt-trimmed loop handles on the body and a gilt-accented loop finial on the lid. The pattern is an unnamed floral design — small purple and lavender blossoms with sage-green foliage scattered lightly across the bowl's interior, lid, and exterior band. A faint gold script mark is present on the underside of the lid but is not currently legible enough to confirm as a pattern name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7⅝\" diameter, 8⅝\" outside diameter, 10\" handle to handle, 4½\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:  \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good. No chips, cracks, or crazing noted. Gilt wear is minimal for its age.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurator Certified for accuracy and quality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48018514608291,"sku":"PI- 0084","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1863\/2355\/files\/4_a1a7e62a-550e-4192-a869-84c6f936b49a.webp?v=1787266133"},{"product_id":"p-k-silesia-porcelain-rose-bowl-germany-antique-circa-1914-1922-scalloped-tent-crown-mark","title":"P.K. Silesia Porcelain Rose Bowl, Germany, Antique, Circa 1914–1922 — Scalloped Tent-Crown Mark","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA porcelain serving bowl from Porzellanfabrik Königszelt (P.K. 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Both are confined to that single point of the rim and do not extend into the body of the bowl. Gilt shows expected wear consistent with age. 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