Antique Rare Limoges Guerin Mary Bacon Jones Jungle Book Folk Design Plate For Sale

Rare antique Limoges porcelain cabinet plate designed and copyrighted by renowned artist Mary Bacon Jones for Wm. Guerin & Co., Limoges France. This exceptional early 20th century example features stylized jungle cats and serpent imagery surrounding a central palm motif, accompanied by the quote: “There is none like to me says the cub in the pride of his earliest kill but the jungle is large and the cub he is small let him think and be still.” The striking composition reflects the Jungle Book and Arts & Crafts influences that made Mary Bacon Jones’ decorative porcelain designs highly collectible. An outstanding display piece with strong visual impact and documented Antiques Roadshow history.

• Condition: Very good overall condition; general wear; kindly see photos
• Measurements: 11 inches in diameter
• Dates to: Early 1900s
• Signed/Marked: Marked to back "Limoges France" + "Designed and Copyrighted by Mary Bacon Jones WM Guerin & Co Limoges France"
• Additional Notes: Includes handwritten note stating the plate was featured on the May 12, 2008 episode of Antiques Roadshow