Antique Haviland Limoges Oyster Plate Davis Collamore & Co Broadway 21st St A394

Hand-painted porcelain oyster plate with six oyster wells. Each well is embossed with scrolls. Hand-painted florals in muted brown, blue, and pink. Gold gild brushing.

Backstamp: "H&Co - L France - Haviland & Co - Davis Collamore & Co - Broadway and 21st Street New York"

Collamore & Co, was a upscale importer of porcelain and had one retail shop at Broadway & 21 Street, which opened sometime after 1863

Oyster plates were popular during the 19th century. They had an oyster shape and commonly held 6 oysters.
Vintage Condition: NO chips. NO cracks. NO crazing. NO obvious signs of gold wear. Size 7.75"

Web $295