{"product_id":"12pc-antique-gda-limoges-france-fruit-berry-bowls-white-w-gold-etched-rim-parmelee-dohrmann-c-1901-1941","title":"12pc Antique GDA Limoges France Fruit\/Berry Bowls White w\/Gold Etched Rim Parmelee-Dohrmann c.1901 - 1941","description":"\u003cp\u003e12pc Antique GDA Limoges France Fruit\/Berry Bowls White w\/Gold Etched Rim Parmelee-Dohrmann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in France c.1901 - 1941. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Approx. 1 1\/4\" High x 5 1\/8\" Diameter x 5 1\/8\" Deep.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStunning, complete matching set of twelve (12) authentic antique individual berry\/fruit bowls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in the historic porcelain region of Limoges, France, these fine porcelain blanks were manufactured and hand-decorated directly in-house by GDA (Gérard, Dufraisseix \u0026amp; Abbot).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular set features a highly elegant, wide, heavily etched metallic gold rim with a classical scrollwork design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside of each bowl proudly bears three distinct backstamps: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe green GDA underglaze manufacturing mark, the red GDA overglaze decorating studio wreath mark, and the custom orange retailer stamp for the prestigious Parmelee-Dohrmann Company—Southern California's premier turn-of-the-century luxury department store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to their age, these items are strictly hand-wash only and are not microwave safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition given its 100+ year history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 12 pieces are structural sound. No cracks, no hairline fractures, no spidering crazing, and no repairs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gold-etched pattern remains remarkably bright and thick across the set. There is only very minimal, standard vintage shelf-wear\/rubbing to the gilt edges from historical stacking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all high-resolution photos closely, as they serve as the definitive visual part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gérard, Dufraisseix \u0026 Abbot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50142100357370,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/FD3CD705-31B8-4ED9-96A4-3AEB9BB7E507.jpg?v=1787852685","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/12pc-antique-gda-limoges-france-fruit-berry-bowls-white-w-gold-etched-rim-parmelee-dohrmann-c-1901-1941","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}