Antique AK CD Limoges France Hand Painted Pink Thistle 10\" Handled Cake Plate For Sale

Antique AK CD Limoges France Hand Painted Pink Thistle 10\" Handled Cake Plate

Item Specifics

Brand/Manufacturer: A. Klingenberg (AK)

Decorator / Exporter: Charles Dwenger (CD)

Pattern: Pink Scottish Thistle with Molded Beaded Trim

Type: Handled Cake Plate / Serving Platter

Material: Porcelain

Era: Edwardian (1900–1910)

Production Technique: Hand-Painted with Factory Sponge-Gilding

Country/Region of Manufacture: France

Dimensions: Approx. 10.25\" to 10.5\" (handle to handle)

This is a stunning, authentic piece of French porcelain history: an Antique A. Klingenberg & Charles Dwenger (AK / CD) Limoges Hand-Painted Serving Plate, dating to the 1900–1910 period. This beautiful Edwardian-era cake or bread platter features an exquisite, finely detailed pink Scottish Thistle motif. The blossoms are beautifully textured with delicate, hand-applied white enamel accent dots (morae) that elevate the artistry. The central design is framed by a soft, airbrushed pale sage green border, a scalloped rim, and elegant raised beaded molding. A standout feature of this piece is its magnificent dual handles, finished in an intentional factory-applied sponge-gilded (stippled) gold design. Rather than a solid flat coat, this period-correct technique was masterfully dabbed on to allow the white porcelain base to catch candlelight, creating a gorgeous, mottled shimmer.

Backstamps & Hallmarks:

Underglaze Factory Mark: Green stamped \"A.K. FRANCE\" (A. Klingenberg manufacturing mark).

Overglaze Decorator Mark: Red circular stamped \"LIMOGES AK / CD FRANCE\" (Joint Klingenberg and Charles Dwenger studio decoration/export mark).

Condition: This plate is in excellent antique condition for being over 115 years old. No chips, cracks, hairlines, or flea bites anywhere along the delicate scalloped rim or handles. The hand-painted floral details and green gradient remain remarkably crisp, vibrant, and free of notable fading. The intentional sponge-gilded finish on the handles is beautifully preserved as originally decorated at the factory. Please review all high-resolution photos closely as they form part of the condition description.

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