Hand-Painted Roses Limoges Porcelain: Vintage Bavaria China Collection

Step into a bygone era of artistry and elegance with this extraordinary hand-painted porcelain collection signed by M.C.E. Peterson. Each piece was meticulously painted by hand during the height of the American China-Painting Movement, when European porcelain “blanks” were imported and lovingly transformed into works of art by studio artists and guild decorators.

Painted on fine Haviland Limoges (France) and Crown Bavaria (Germany) porcelain, this unified collection glows with lush roses in pink, lavender, and buttery yellow, soft watercolor backgrounds, and opulent 24-karat gold detailing along the rims and handles. No two pieces are identical—each one bears the individual brushwork, shading, and gilded flourishes of the artist’s hand.

Whether displayed as a full table setting or featured individually, these pieces capture the romantic splendor of early-20th-century dining. Their delicate hues, scalloped edges, and raised gilt make them as enchanting on display as they are functional for serving.

🎁 Perfect For

Weddings & Anniversaries: A romantic “something old” that symbolizes lasting love

Bridal Showers & Tea Parties: Graceful serving ware for floral-themed celebrations

Mother’s Day & Birthdays: A sentimental, one-of-a-kind gift for collectors or gardeners

Housewarmings & Retirements: Elegant statement pieces for new chapters

Holiday Hosting: Adds vintage warmth and shimmer to festive tables

✨ About the Artist & Era

M.C.E. Peterson was an accomplished American porcelain painter active from the turn of the century through the 1930s. Like many artists of the era, Peterson sourced the finest whiteware from Limoges and Bavaria, painting each piece in soft enamels and firing them multiple times to permanently set the colors and gilding. The result: durable works of art that have endured for more than a century.

💠 Collection Details

Artist: M.C.E. Peterson (signed on each piece)

Makers: Haviland France / Crown Bavaria Germany

Era: c. 1900 – 1935

Medium: Fine porcelain, enamel overglaze, 22–24 K gold gilt

Condition: Excellent vintage; minor expected wear to gilt consistent with age

Finish: Gloss glaze with raised gold embellishment

🌷 Available Pieces (Choose in drop-down menu)

Large oval serving bowl (9.5 round)

Covered vegetable dish with lid (11 × 8 × 5 in)

Handled serving dish (11 × 8 in)

Dinner plates (9.5–10 in)

Creamer & underplate

Sugar bowl with lid

Gravy boat & attached underplate

Teapot with lid

Each item is individually priced so buyers can curate their own selection or acquire the complete set.