Old Limoges

Old Limoges, Volume 1, is a scholarly study of mid-nineteenth-century French porcelain. Robert Doares examines two recently discovered factory books from the early years of the Haviland porcelain works. By analyzing shape drawings from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a private design catalog, the text reveals that many anonymous Old Paris pieces are actually Limoges porcelains. These works were designed and marketed by American entrepreneur David Haviland during his early years in France.

This reference for antiques and collectibles combines detailed research with 450 illustrations, including full-color photographs of previously unidentifiable ceramics. The book serves as a critical resource for scholars, dealers, and enthusiasts of pottery and ceramics. It provides a transformative look at French porcelain through unpublished documents from archives in France and America, establishing a new standard for the study of crafts and hobbies.