Description
The stylized “CA” monogram and text identify the porcelain maker as Charles Ahrenfeldt, a prestigious producer in Limoges, France. It was custom-made for Higgins & Seiter, a high-end luxury chinaware and glassware retailer based in New York. This specific combination of marks was used between 1894 and 1915, placing it squarely in the late Victorian to Turn-of-the-Century era. High-end New York department stores and specialized retailers frequently commissioned fine French porcelain makers to manufacture exclusive floral dinnerware sets for their wealthy clientele.
In fine dining services from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a 3.75-inch shallow dish like this were placed at each diners setting and served a very specific purpose, often butter pats, tea bags or as spoon rests to keep fine table linens and saucers clean and were an important piece for the more opulent and upper-class table.
The prestigious Charles Ahrenfeldt maker and the Higgins & Seiter New York retailer mark were part of an incredibly detailed, formal, multi-course dinner service, and if you enjoy Victorian formal etiquette, then you can use these to add to your own experience today.
The listed price is for each dish.
*Shipping Available
