{"product_id":"haviland-limoges-montebello-covered-vegetable-dish-france-1890s-50749552","title":"Haviland Limoges Montebello Covered Vegetable Dish, France, 1890s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Haviland Limoges porcelain covered vegetable dish or small tureen in the Montebello pattern, made in France circa 1890s. The piece is decorated with delicate green floral sprays over a luminous white porcelain ground and finished with gilt accents along the rim, handles, and lid detail. Its covered form, scalloped edges, and softly molded body give it the refined, formal character of late nineteenth-century French table service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is best described as a covered vegetable dish or covered serving dish rather than a soup tureen, because the scale and shape appear more appropriate for vegetables, sides, sauces, compote, fruit, or small composed servings. The handled body and matching lid make it both functional and decorative, while the Montebello floral decoration gives it a romantic and restrained French presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaviland Limoges porcelain is admired for its fine white body, elegant table forms, and delicate decoration. This covered dish reflects that tradition beautifully, combining practical service with the charm of a collectible cabinet piece. It can be used on a formal dining table, displayed in a china cabinet, placed on a sideboard, or styled with other antique Limoges, silver plate, linen, crystal, and floral porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in antique condition consistent with age and use, with light wear appropriate to porcelain of this period, including possible minor gilt wear, surface marks, or age-related variation. A graceful and collectible Haviland Limoges Montebello covered serving dish with refined French character, beautiful form, and strong decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1stDibs reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e LU10969250749552\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1890\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 2 × W 8 × D 9 IN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e GOOD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Regiment of Love","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50273651654895,"sku":"LU10969250749552","price":594.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/0613\/7327\/files\/f_50749552_1782488878835_bg_processed.jpg?v=1785434596","url":"https:\/\/regimentoflove.com\/products\/haviland-limoges-montebello-covered-vegetable-dish-france-1890s-50749552","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}