A pair of antique French porcelain 8.25" diameter salad or dessert plates, each hand decorated with the most gorgeous jeweled crown and gold and silver monogram. Maker or marketer's mark on backside says "Mansard, 34 rue Paradis, Paris", Limoges plates. A feathered gold rim against white, a regal cabinet display or wall & decor plate, or for that very special dessert service - wedding? Event? Full measurements noted on the photos.
Very good to excellent for age and type, these date late 1800s, and have no chips or hairlines, no breaks. The plates each have a rough spot on rim, likely from someone using metal plate holders/hangers. Still, they display beautifully. I've pointed out the roughness, which can certainly be improved with carful re-gilding.
