Antique Limoges Charles Ahrenfeldt 11 Luncheon Plates France Hand-Painted Gilt

Description: Stunning antique set of eleven antique luncheon plates by Charles Ahrenfeldt (CA) Limoges, France. The plates are hand-painted (appears to be on top of decal, but beautifully hand-painted) with a wonderful variety of colorful flowers along the rims, and various floral sprays in the centers. Each plate features heavily gilded, embossed rim, and dark green enameled background with gold scrolls. Measure - 9.5” across the rims. Marked with Charles Ahrenfeldt Limoges mark and the retailers mark “Higgins and Seiter, New York”. Condition: Great antique condition. Minor wear along the rims, minor wear to gilt and the hand painted decorations. Wear and minor scabs on the undersides/feet. Otherwise, it appears that usage of these plates was not extensive at all. Cutlery marks are minimal. This set has been well cared for. This is an antique set and signs of use are expected. Please inspect every photo carefully for more details. Im happy to provide additional photos upon request. Higgins & Seiter operated its china and glass emporium; considered among the foremost in the city of New York and one of the most prominent retailers of the era. The firm was organized just after the end of the Civil War by Colonel Charles Jacob Seiter of the 7th Regiment and brothers Barton B. and Arthur Higgins. The partnership was formalized in 1887 and the three men filled their warerooms with the highest grade and costliest home items imported from Europe. Business was booming for the retailer and in 1901 it opened a connecting annex directly behind its store, at Nos. 51 through 55 West 21st Street. The firm had purchased three abutting brick-faced homes which were demolished to make way for its new store and loft building. Designed by architect Mortimer C. Merritt, who 14 years earlier had designed the massive block-wide cast iron store of Hugh O’Neill just steps away on Sixth Avenue, it was a dignified mixture of styles. Its six stories made use of buff-colored brick, terra cotta and stone. PLEASE NOTE: Please inspect pictures in my listings as they are part of the description. I do my best describing any imperfections I find, but in case I missed a defect, I post many pictures, so my customers can study objects closely before making a purchase. I’m happy to provide additional information upon request. International customers – I am happy to work with international clients, but please be advised that there could be VAT import taxes and tariffs that maybe be due to you when your item arrives. These additional charges are based on an individual country import laws and regulations. eBay sellers have no control of it. It is always good to check with your country’s customs. Because most of my items are extremely fragile, I use large size boxes with extra padding and most often double box. Shipping costs are based on these factors. Thank you very much for shopping with Alexandra’s Gallery. My customer’s satisfaction is my highest priority. Please send me a message whenever you need assistance. I am always happy to answer any questions you may have.

Price: 700 USD

Location: Arlington, Virginia

End Time: 2025-01-17T21:27:04.000Z

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