Limoges small plate

Hi all limoges small plate can someone confirm painted or stencil please and whats the best way to tell can't find back mark anywhere so not sure if original cheers chris

 

Hi Chris - generic Limoges blank sold to decorating companies. Most likely stencil but may have a few hand painted accents. If you have a jeweler's loop or magnifing glass look closely at the decoration. If you see dots it's a stencil. If you see brush marks it's hand painted. You can find these plates with lots of different decorations. Overall, not too hard to find. The gold wear is unfortunate and will hold down value. Even intact it's not worth much, I'm afraid. As is under $3. Intact about $10 on a good day.
Don

 

I hate to say it, but in this case the holder may be worth more than the plate.

 

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