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Up for sale is a stunning, investment-grade 20-piece dinner and tea service for 4 in the timeless \"Pompadour\" pattern by the prestigious Bernardaud Limoges (France).
This set is in pristine, museum-quality condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines, or crazing. The elegant, swirling swirl/flute relief is crisp, the delicate wildflower motif is vibrant, and the hand-painted 24k gold rims are brilliant with absolutely zero signs of wear or rubbing. It looks as though it has spent its entire life safely stored in a china cabinet. Each piece features the authentic blue \"BERNARDAUD LIMOGES France - Pompadour -\" backstamp.
Set Includes (20 Pieces Total):
4 Dinner Plates – approx. 10.25 inches (26 cm)
4 Salad / Dessert Plates – approx. 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)
4 Bread & Butter Plates – approx. 6 inches (15 cm)
4 Tea Cups – approx. 2.25 inches tall (5.7 cm)
4 Saucers
About the Pattern: \"Pompadour\"
Named after Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour—the celebrated patron of French arts, literature, and porcelain development in the 18th century—this pattern is the epitome of classic French countryside elegance and Shabby Chic sophistication.
The design features a brilliant white, translucent porcelain body adorned with a delicately scattered bouquet of soft pink roses, light blue cornflowers, and fine gold foliage branches. What sets this collection apart is its tactile beauty: the porcelain is molded with an iconic scalloped, fluidly swirling \"flute\" relief that catches the light beautifully and adds a sense of movement and luxury to any tablescape. The entire composition is framed by a meticulous, hand-applied gold trim that follows every curve of the wavy edge.
About Bernardaud Limoges: A Legacy of Haute Porcelain
Founded in 1863 in Limoges, France, Bernardaud is a family-owned world leader in fine porcelain, carrying forward over 160 years of artistic heritage and technical mastery. Limoges porcelain is globally renowned for its unique characteristics: an intense, pure whiteness, remarkable translucency when held to the light, and an exceptional durability born from the region\'s rich kaolin clay deposits.
To this day, Bernardaud balances traditional artisan techniques—such as hand-painting and gold-leaf gilding—with cutting-edge innovation. The brand has long been a favorite of royal courts, international embassies, elite luxury hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide. Owning a Bernardaud service is not just about acquiring premium tableware; it is an investment in a piece of French cultural history and the ultimate expression of the French \"Art de Vivre\" (Art of Living).
