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There was a time when an afternoon table was set not for efficiency, but for beauty.
This antique Limoges handled cake plate was made in France around the turn of the 20th century — sometime between 1895 and 1910 — during the golden age of porcelain and parlor rooms.
The porcelain blank was produced by P&P (Pouyat & Poutat) Limoges, and then hand-painted by an artist who signed her work: B.R. Howe.
You can see her steady hand in the trailing rose garlands, the soft blush petals, the gentle cream and seafoam wash that melts into the background like fading summer light. Nothing here is printed or transferred — this was painted by hand over 100 years ago.
The form is classic Edwardian elegance:
A 10-inch oval serving tray with a sculpted upright handle — perfect for tea sandwiches, petit fours, sugared almonds… or perhaps nothing at all but a strand of pearls resting quietly across it.
This is the kind of piece that once lived in a glass-front cabinet. The kind of piece brought out when company came calling.
It feels bridal.
It feels gentle.
It feels like lace gloves and handwritten notes.
Details:
• Maker: P&P (Pouyat & Poutat), Limoges France
• Hand-painted decoration
• Artist signed: B.R. Howe
• Circa 1895–1910
• Measures approximately 10 inches in length
• Soft pastel wash with hand-painted rose garlands
• Elevated loop handle
Condition:
In beautiful antique condition for its age. Light wear consistent with over 100 years of gentle living. No obvious cracks or repairs observed. Please review photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
This piece would be lovely:
• In a china cabinet
• On a vanity holding jewelry
• Styled in a romantic bridal setting
• As a gift for someone who loves Belle Époque elegance
• Or simply as a quiet, beautiful reminder that daily life once moved slower
At Old Maid Market, we believe objects hold memory. This one carries whispers of afternoon light, silver teaspoons, and the soft murmur of conversation behind lace curtains.
She has already lived a full century. She is ready for the next home.
