{"product_id":"limoges-bernardaud-cheverny-porcelain-plate-with-cedar-of-lebanon-gilt-border-rl-monogram","title":"Limoges Bernardaud Cheverny Porcelain Plate,  with Cedar of Lebanon \u0026 Gilt Border. RL Monogram.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional Limoges porcelain dinner plate from the prestigious house of \u003cstrong\u003eL. Bernardaud \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003e\"Cheverny\"\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern. The plate features a richly gilded scalloped border with two bands of embossed gold foliate decoration, and at the centre a finely detailed gilt \u003cstrong\u003eCedar of Lebanon\u003c\/strong\u003e motif the national emblem of Lebanon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside bears the full maker's mark: \u003cem\u003eB \u0026amp; Cº \/ Limoges \/ France \/ L. Bernardaud \u0026amp; Co. \/ Limoges \/ \"Cheverny\" \/ Véritable Incrustation \/ Deux couches Or mat \/ Brun à l'Agate\u003c\/em\u003e, confirming double layer matte gold inlay finished with agate burnishing a hallmark of Bernardaud's finest production. The \u003cstrong\u003eRL\u003c\/strong\u003e monogram in gold stands for \u003cstrong\u003eRépublique du Liban (Republic of Lebanon)\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating this was a bespoke state commission most likely produced for official Lebanese government or presidential service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and historically significant piece of Lebanese state heritage, combining the finest French porcelain manufacture with Lebanese national symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually. Limited availability  8 plates from this original service are offered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e L. Bernardaud \u0026amp; Co., Limoges, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheverny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard paste porcelain with double layer matte gold inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar of Lebanon motif, gilt scalloped border, RL (République du Liban) monogram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limoges, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please refer to photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dar Al Tourath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51437594673188,"sku":"DT-0032","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/7787\/1396\/files\/F0A7359C-E058-4CAA-9810-EE3FA0185787.png?v=1789041581","url":"https:\/\/daraltourath.com\/products\/limoges-bernardaud-cheverny-porcelain-plate-with-cedar-of-lebanon-gilt-border-rl-monogram","provider":"Dar Al Tourath","version":"1.0","type":"link"}