Haviland Limoges Schleiger 278 Dinner Set for 8 PLUS!!

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Stunning Haviland Schleiger 278 Heirloom Dinner Service for eight, plus extras! T are over 50 pieces in this service. This is a fabulous opportunity to have the china you were meant to have...in time for the Easter and Mother's Day meals, bridal showers, baby showers, and family gatherings, etc. The dinner plates measure 9 and 3/4 inches in diameter, approximately, and are not available at the large china retailers currently. If they were, they'd cost $39.95 apiece. I have included an extra dinner plate, so you'll get nine total. In addition, you'll receive a set of eight of each of the matching coffee/tea cups and saucers, eight fruit/dessert bowls measuring about 5 inches in diameter, eight salad or dessert/bread plates measuring approx. 7 5/8 inches, an open, round double-handled casserole dish (lids often are available for this item at retail china dealers) measuring eight inches across, two oval open vegetable bowls (one with a tight hairline crack but still usable and the other of the type that could be placed on a warming tray or hot plate/unfinished bisque bottom), two similar colored but complementary coupe soup bowls, two large oval platters, 13+ inches and 15+ inches long, ( the larger of the two at 15+ inches long has one small under rim chip not visible from top...see photo 11 of 12 and look at the two o'clock position carefully and I think you'll agree it is nearly invisible from the top. This very platter sells for over $120.00 alone, and this tiny flaw is subject to expert repair should you desire to have that performed), one small eight inch long oval relish or bon-bon platter and the accompanying gravy/sauce boat with attached underplate. The gravy is in perfect condition but do notice that it may possibly be Haviland 278 A. That is a companion pattern with the same exact designs, but with all white (no cream colored rim), and goes beautifully. You may never have noticed the distinction, but I want you to be aware it may be 278 A. Haviland was a wise marketer, and many popular and timeless patterns had a companion pattern for those wanting some diversity. This fact also gives owners of this pattern other options for replacements pieces, as another version of 278 was also produced, that being 278-1, with no verge line and no cream rim. Most of these pieces were together for the last nearly 100 years in my home's china cabinets and they got along FINE! Add these to enhance your existing service, so you can achieve the ultimate look at your table, or in your display cabinets! These plates are stunning condition beauties, perfect for your next event!. With the exception of the Largest Oval Platter (under rim small chip which you can repair) and the one oval eight inch long open bowl (tight hairline crack...I have no idea whether that can be fixed but the bowl is beautiful and can be used or displayed even with the flaw ), all are in mint or nearly mint condition with only the slightest modicum of use, some with very faint wearing of the black verge line. Gold trim is remarkable and elegant. These are trimmed in 22 kt gold and look splendid. See photos of the entire place setting together. These appear to hardly have been used, and have been carefully stored for years. Since I have more of this wonderful pattern found in literally the shipping barrels from France (we have quite an attic), t may be additional auctions placed in the coming days. The yellow Art Deco design of geometric shapes with a black fine detail outline is rimmed in cream with a black verge line. See the entire place service together and you'll understand the allure of this timelessly elegant pattern. These look gorgeous with all traditional table linens, and are understated and tasteful. Backstamps date the plates to between 1890 and 1930. Many of these were in my home, packed by the previous owners in French packing materials. Enjoy the luxury, or start a new tradition for the bride! These were appealing to so many Americans and Europeans that they still are seen at dealers and on eBay from tim... read more

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