Is there a market for Haviland china?
A: There is no official price guide for Haviland. 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. The major market for Haviland today is eBay.
What is Limoges Haviland?
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.
When was Haviland Limoges made?
1842
In 1842, David Haviland made Limoges, the world capital of porcelain, a cradle of art without limit. He began to write the story of the Haviland family, a name synonymous with the art of French luxury, which has lasted till this day.
What is the history of Haviland china?
The history of the Johann Haviland Company dates back to 1855, when David Haviland opened the Haviland and Co. porcelain factory in Limoges, France. Having left New York to open one of the most advanced china producing facilities in Europe, David Haviland and Haviland and Co. were soon known throughout the world.
How to identify Haviland Limoges Cups and saucers?
Often times the patterns are so similar and on the same blank they appear to be the same. Look closely at the two cups and saucers pictured. Arlene Schleiger wrote 5 books identifying many of the Antique Haviland Limoges Patterns. Her work has been continued by her daughter in law Dona Schleiger who wrote the sixth book in the series.
Who are the manufacturers of Haviland Limoges china?
Arlene Schleiger divided her books into sections according to these manufacturers – Haviland & Company, Theodore Haviland, Charles F Haviland. Once you have identified the Haviland maker you know which section in these books to look for your pattern. The main problem with Ms Schleiger’s books is that the pictures are in black and white.
What do the marks mean on antique Haviland China?
There are 2 marks on the back of Antique Haviland china – one represents the manufacturer and the other represents the decorator. If there is just one mark the china was sold as whiteware and usually decorated elsewhere. Sometimes there is also a mark representing the store the china was produced for.
How did Arlene Schleiger identify antique Haviland patterns?
Arlene Schleiger used saucers to identify the Antique Haviland Patterns and in the forward to Book V she states that her collection of saucers numbered over 4000 – meaning over 4000 different Antique Haviland Pattern variations! Most Haviland patterns are now identified by Schleiger numbers – the result of Arlene Schleiger’s efforts.