What is Haviland Limoge China?
Haviland & Co. is a manufacturer of Limoges porcelain in France, begun in the 1840s by the American Haviland family, importers of porcelain to the US, which has always been the main market.
What are the numbers on a Haviland pattern?
Most Haviland patterns made before 1926 were not named. The numbers assigned to various patterns by Arlene Schleiger in her books are commonly used in identification these days. These are often referenced as “Schleiger numbers” by collectors and used in buying and selling Haviland pieces.
How many Haviland ID’s are there in the world?
A: It is estimated that there are over 30,000 patterns or variations of patterns produced by the Haviland firms. About 11,000 of these have been identified and numbered in a series of catalogs by the Schleigers. There is also a newer ID book published by Replacements, Ltd.
Can a hcif determine the value of a Haviland?
HCIF is legally unable to determine the value of your Haviland. We are not licensed appraisers, nor are we an intermediary for buyers and sellers. Our basic task for the public is pattern identification. Q: I have this beautiful painted plate with some initials on the reverse.
What do you need to know about Haviland China?
A china matching service can often help collectors figure out the names of their patterns and complete sets once they are identified. While Haviland is primarily known for china patterns, they also produced various decorative wares that are sought by collectors.
What are the factory numbers on a Haviland?
Some of the Factory numbers have been identified in the later Schleiger books to a Schleiger Pattern. The most popular mark you will find is Mark I combined with Mark c as this was when the most Haviland was sold. Haviland & CIE 1842-1931
What kind of marks are on Haviland China?
2) The Haviland France back mark. This mark is the one most often found and dates to c.1894-1931. This was the period during which most Haviland china was sold. Again these marks are also found combined with store marks. Also the rarely found patterns that were named and identified by Haviland appear with these back marks.
How is the price of a Haviland pattern determined?
A: There is no official price guide for Haviland. Price is determined by the rarity of the pattern and its popularity. Some very old unique pieces bring high prices, while complete sets that are very common will bring much less. There are several dozen patterns that are quite popular and in high demand.
A: It is estimated that there are over 30,000 patterns or variations of patterns produced by the Haviland firms. About 11,000 of these have been identified and numbered in a series of catalogs by the Schleigers. There is also a newer ID book published by Replacements, Ltd.
