TWO-HANDLE LIMOGE DISH, 60+ YRS OLD

[FancyIdeas]

This is another Limoge piece I discovered in my Mother's attic.  It is at least 60 years old.  It is a shallow dish, about 7-8" across, with two rather wide handles.  There is a Limoge mark on the bottom.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks!
Linda

[wendy177]

Fancyideas your piece was produced by Charles Field Haviland, c1868-1881. It is a baking dish with scallop shell shaped handles painted gold; branches with small flowers /berries over body- can not distinguish pattern or design as it is so worn & with photos it is difficult. Your piece is well worn & I can tell was a loved piece and used often. It should have a gold outer border but your is completely worn off as is some of the body design & detail on handles. In great condition (as buyers of Limoges look for near perfection) $175.00 - $200.00  Current condition $25.00  Great family keepsake

[FancyIdeas]

Thanks, again, Wendy.  Even at $25 value, I am "vaguely" ? pleased.....             I thought it had 'potential' as the design was pleasant, but the color was not.  I had suspected it was previously gold - and that had been worn away, leaving only the underlying brown.  So -- one less curiousity that I need to research!