Antique CFH Delicate Porcelain Limoges Demitasse Cup Hand-painted Forget Me Nots For Sale

This antique porcelain piece is a CFH/GDM (Charles Field Haviland / Gerard, Dufraisseix & Morel) Limoges demitasse cup.

Dimensions: Demitasse 2.2”H x 2” Diameter, with the handle 3” Diameter

Pattern: Features delicate, hand-painted sprigs of blue forget-me-not flowers with green leaves. Finished with an elegant, textured gilded gold rim and a fully glided accent handle. The small, flat-bottomed demitasse shape is traditionally used for serving espresso or strong after-dinner coffee

Maker Identification: The initials CFH on the bottom of the porcelain stand for Charles Field Haviland, a prominent manufacturer based in Limoges, France. When found alongside GDM, it indicates production from the late 19th century to early 20th century, specifically the Victorian era. On the base under the CFH, Rowena is painted in red. Above the CFH red are wavy lines.

•The "Rowena" script on the base is the name of the specific pattern or the individual porcelain decorator who hand-painted the cup.

•The Meaning of "Rowena" In Victorian & Edwardian era tableware, "Rowena" was a romanticized name (highly popularized by Sir Walter Scott's 19th-century novel Ivanhoe) often given to delicate, feminine floral patterns featuring soft color palettes.

•Custom Studio/Atelier Decoration: Because Limoges factories like Charles Field Haviland (CFH) frequently sold their high-quality porcelain blanks to independent decorating studios or amateur hobbyist painters, artists would often hand-sign their names or unique pattern names in red overglaze script on the bottom of the piece.

Condition good antique condition. Some gold loss around the trim. No chips, cracks, etc. the cup shows expected use of an antique of its age, with some paint loss some of the floral motifs (forget-me-nots) The delicate cup has held up beautifully for over 100 years, still showcasing the beauty of the Victorian and Edwardian era tableware.