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<p>[QUOTE="dgbjwc, post: 561968, member: 308"]These were popular home decorator items in the 1950's-1960's. Sometimes given away in furniture stores free with a furniture purchase. No well decorated home was complete without a set. Many are attributed to Limoge (note the missing "s"). When signed on the front the name "Fragonard" is usually seen. The decoration is done with decals. The white spaces in the figures is where the decal wasn't applied correctly. They have no great value so use them in whatever configuration pleases you. I've also seen these framed on a single velvet strip. </p><p><br /></p><p>Personally I would be tempted to frame on velvet under glass. The decoration is not the most durable (the reason not use them as a drawer pull) and you don't want to have to dust it too often. And it helps keep the velvet clean and preserves the finish on the metal. They are a neat nostalgia item.</p><p>Don[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="dgbjwc, post: 561968, member: 308"]These were popular home decorator items in the 1950's-1960's. Sometimes given away in furniture stores free with a furniture purchase. No well decorated home was complete without a set. Many are attributed to Limoge (note the missing "s"). When signed on the front the name "Fragonard" is usually seen. The decoration is done with decals. The white spaces in the figures is where the decal wasn't applied correctly. They have no great value so use them in whatever configuration pleases you. I've also seen these framed on a single velvet strip. Personally I would be tempted to frame on velvet under glass. The decoration is not the most durable (the reason not use them as a drawer pull) and you don't want to have to dust it too often. And it helps keep the velvet clean and preserves the finish on the metal. They are a neat nostalgia item. Don[/QUOTE]
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