"Monogram" Tea Sets from France, Limoges, Martin Charles

France, early 20th century, porcelain, marks of Limoges Martin Charles.

A set of 7 painted porcelain gilded tea duos.

Martin Charles was a renowned decorator in Limoges, where he also owned several factories between 1906-1935.

The mark "Limoges France Depose" was used by the masters of the region after 1898.
Inside - the initials of the master Martin Charles, "MC".
The "Limoges France" mark with flags and a bird in the middle is the personal mark of Martin Charles, which he put in the period from 1906 to 1935.
The hallmarks "E. Lecordier" and "A. Balesdent" are also noteworthy - these are the brand marks of stores in Rouen, Limoges region, where exclusive products of the region's porcelain manufactories were sold. Own marks for luxury stores was a common practice in Europe.

The condition of duos, considering their age, can be considered as excellent. There are slight signs of usage.

Weight 1,100 kg
Cup height 6.5 cm, diameter 12.5 cm
Saucer diameter 12.5 cm

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