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Purchased this at a 2nd hand store. Did a bit of research. According to various sources the backmarks mark H was used from 1888-1896 & mark c was used 1876-1878 & from 1889-1931. Would I be correct in assuming the dish is from some time between 1889- 1896? Near the backmarks there is a very light letter B impressed. Am intrigued to know anything else. The dish has a chip on the right side, which you can see in the photo.
I have tried to ID the pattern but haven't been able to.
Re: Haviland Limoges France Serving Dish
You can never be to thin or own too much Limoges. That said the identification of Limoges is often performed by a "schleiger number" if there is one. Additionally very old pieces might not be of a decal patterns where there is a significant number of people looking to compliment a set. In fact if the pieces are old and hand painted the probability of finding additional pieces is very slim.
"Lone Limoges" as I call them typically can command $10.00 if they are chip free, unstained, and have no hairline cracks or severe crazing. There is of course exceptions to "lone limoges" vases, boxes, and other items. But for a platter that generalization is appropo. Find the right buyer and do better than good for you.
best of luck.