Posted ByErin Bloys on February 26, 2004 at 11:07:41:
I am trying to identify the pattern name of a service of Haviland Limoges china given to me by my husband's deceased grandparents. The marks on the bottom lead me to believe that it's 1931 or before. In green underglaze it says "Haviland" aund below that "France". Additionally, in a rusty red color is written "Haviland & Co." in the shape of an arc, and below that "Limoges". Upper and lower case letters are used as indicated. Also there is a number painted in dark brown 23480. D2 is stamped in the clay. The background of the china is white/ off white, with a gold border green swags, ivy vines, red berries. I would love to know it's name, age, availabilty in the antique market. I want to use this service, but some pieces are missing. Thank you for any help! Erin