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I bought these dishes from someone in need of money and have no idea of the pattern, value etc. I have plates, cups, saucers, serving dishes etc. Would appreciate any help if someone is familiar with them. Bottoms are marked H&C L. France
Thanks, Linda
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Haviland ChinaIn 1839, a customer brought a broken cup to David Haviland, a retailer who …
Dear Linda:
Your generosity purchased some wonderful pieces of Haviland China, The
H&C L France indicates your pieces were manufactured 1888-1896. Sometimes
the all white pieces are known as "blanks" as they were used for further decoration
by the Haviland Company, Your scalloped plate is the Marseilles pattern as are several other pieces in your photo. For additional information on Haviland China, I suggest you go to http://www.havilandcollectors.com
Thank You Grace for your information. For my personal use they are too fragile, would like to sell them....do you have any ideas?
Thanks, Linda
I have a collection Haviland France dinner service for 8 dated 1912 with initials CCB with pink florals surrounded by gold and black trim with white background.
Can I have more information about them and where to sell the collection. It also has the family initial "K" on each piece in gold