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This mark confirms that your tea cup is an authentic piece of Limoges porcelain from William Guerin & Co. (W.G. & Co.), a prominent manufacturer in Limoges, France.Based on the specific hallmark shown:
- Green Mark (W.G. & Co. Limoges France): This is the underglaze factory mark used by William Guerin between 1891 and 1932. It signifies that the porcelain "blank" was manufactured at his factory in France.
- Red/Brown Mark ("Hand Painted" with "Pickard"): This is an overglaze decorating mark. It indicates that while the cup was made in France, it was decorated elsewhere—likely by the Pickard China studio in the United States. Pickard was famous for its high-quality hand-painting on imported European porcelain blanks during the early 20th century.
Historical Context & ValueWilliam Guerin (1838–1912) was one of the most successful porcelain manufacturers in the Limoges region. His factory specialized in producing fine, translucent porcelain often exported for professional decoration.
- Age: The combination of these marks typically dates this piece to the early 1900s to 1920s.
- Collectible Value: Because it features a secondary "Hand Painted" studio mark from a well-known decorator like Pickard, it is often more desirable to collectors than mass-produced factory-decorated items.
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