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Antique Series 1 - Limoges Cider Pitcher
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Most of my friends here on Caedes don't know but my husband and I are antique dealers. We've had our little business since 1996 after being only collectors for many years. I'll be posting the occasional image of pieces we own or have owned - many have already been sold. This is a cider pitcher dating to aproximately 1885-1892 made in Limoges France by the J.Pouyat company. The material is porcelain not pottery and it was all handpainted by a factory artist. These pieces are so unique and will never be seen again as the modern world has changed and handwork of this type is a dying art. I hope to share this beauty with others who may enjoy it. All comments and critiques appreciated.

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.icedancer
07/08/12 10:46 PM GMT
Such a wonderful piece, beautifully painted and colours, they really knew how to make things back then, this is a gorgeous piece
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::tigger3
07/08/12 10:59 PM GMT
Kathy, I for one did not know that. I think this is a beautiful collector's item, the craftsmanship, is excellent, beautiful hand painted item, and I look forward to more of these from your collection. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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::Jimbobedsel
07/08/12 11:53 PM GMT
I'm one that didn't know that! This is a beautiful piece, Kathy. Can I buy it outright, or do I have to start the bidding? LOL.
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.Joanie
07/09/12 12:13 AM GMT
Looks like something my grandma might have had. So detailed and beautiful the paint work is! What a great find and beautiful shot of it Kathy!!!
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.LakeMichigan
07/09/12 12:33 AM GMT
I also didn't know.
This is a beautiful piece , such lovely colors.
Great shot, Kathy.
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.palral
07/09/12 12:37 AM GMT
#1) I knew you were unfathomably wealthy, but I didn't know the particulars. Anybody who has the time to shoot flowers all over the county has plenty of bucks and free time.

#2) I'm happy this is not a flower.

#3) I just sold about 16 of these at a garage sale for $10. How'd I do?
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::luckyshot
07/09/12 12:55 AM GMT
Kathy - A pitcher with a picture - and a very pretty one at that. Your hobby, now occupation, is fascinating. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
::cynlee
07/09/12 1:05 AM GMT
Very colorful piece, Kathy. Now you tell us. You could have been posting these for some time. lol My sister-in-law and her husband deal in antiques too. She had to have a barn built to house them and her garage is stuffed. Upcoming Brimfield Fleas are 6 miles down the road and due to open on Tuesday. They and hundreds of other dealers rent a spot and sell hundreds of dollars worth of antique wares. You would get along quite well with Linda! lol
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.Eubeen
07/10/12 2:44 AM GMT
If we give this good reviews do we get a special discount?

Well we all have to have hobbies and dealing antiques is as good as any other; and probably safer than base jumping, but not by much.

A good photo of the picture. Though you kind of clipped the handle, must be trying to hide the chipped surface.
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::SEFA
07/10/12 7:29 AM GMT
Colorful and beautiful. A very nice photo of the Pitcher.
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::LynEve
07/10/12 2:52 PM GMT
What a beautiful piece Kathy !You made a great photo of it and I look forward to more :)
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