Antique Haviland Limoges France Porcelain Pitcher Pink Roses Heavy Gold Gilt For Sale

Beautiful antique Havilland and Company Limoges porcelain pitcher featuring delicate pink roses, graceful floral sprays, and lavish gold gilt decoration.This elegant French porcelain pitcher features a tall slender silhouette with a gently flared base and an ornate scalloped trim. The creamy white porcelain is decorated with pink and pale yellow roses, soft green foliage, and delicate trailing stems.Particularly striking is the substantial gracefully curved handle richly embellished with gold gilding and sculptural leaf accents. Additional gold decoration highlights the scalloped upper rim pouring spout and lower edges. The interior also features delicate pink floral decoration, an especially attractive detail.The pitcher displays the craftsmanship and romantic styling associated with fine French Limoges porcelain of the late Victorian/ Edwardian periods.The underside bears two identifying marks, the green one being Havilland France, and the red one Havilland and Company Limoges The combination is generally associated with production between approximately 1894 and 1931. The tall slender shape suggests that it may be a havilland chocolate pot rather than an ordinary water pitcher.