Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Plate Backstamped Haviland Limoges Thistle Pattern

Gorgeous antique porcelain hand painted large plate. The backstamp belongs to Charles Field Haviland (CFH) and the decorating firm Gérard, Dufraisseix & Morel (GDM), indicating that the piece is authentic antique Limoges porcelain from France.This specific combination stamp was used primarily between 1882 and 1900.Backstamp BreakdownCFH: Stands for Charles Field Haviland, who established his porcelain factory in Limoges, France.GDM: Stands for Gérard, Dufraisseix & Morel, the partners who took over management of the factory and decorating studio during the late 19th century.The Line: The horizontal division line is a hallmark of their factory mark from this specific late-Victorian timeline. Good sized plate approximately 14 inches across. Lovely vivid colors,conditionis excellent, no problems. Please pay attention to the photos that have the raised white designs that's called moriage, when you run your fingers over it you actually feel that raised enameling it's a special thing that they do so not only do you see beautiful pattern but you also have this tactile slightly raised element that you run your fingers over and you actually feel.