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Up for sale is a stunning, authentic antique porcelain bread & butter plate (or saucer) manufactured by the renowned Jean Pouyat factory in Limoges, France. This exquisite piece boasts a rare, highly collectible triple backstamp configuration dating its production precisely between 1891 and 1912. **Historical Provenance & Backstamps:**
The underside of the plate features three pristine, distinct historical marks:
1. Green Underglaze Manufacturer Blank Mark: \"J.P. / L. / FRANCE\"
2. Pink & Green Wreath Decorator Mark: \"J. POUYAT / Limoges\" (confirming the intricate floral design was entirely hand-painted and decorated in-house at the Pouyat factory workshops).
3. Red Overglaze Importer Mark: \"J.McD. & S. Co. / Boston\" (specially commissioned for the high-end, historic American distributor Jones, McDuffie & Stratton Co.).**Pattern & Aesthetics:**
The face of the plate features a breathtaking Edwardian scrolling design called Rose Marie which showcases delicate pink roses and blue blossoms, framed by an elegant leafy green geo-border and finished with a brilliant, gleaming 24k gold encrusted rim. **Dimensions & Condition:**
• Diameter: 5 1/2 inches
• Condition: PERFECT antique condition. Truly museum-grade preservation. Absolutely NO chips, cracks, micro-crazing, fractures, or flea bites. The gold gilding along the edge is flawless with no rub wear or thinning. Perfect addition for a Limoges replacement service, an importer history collector, or a delicate display.