Some porcelain collectors solely concentrate on Haviland products and
largely ignore other Limoges company names. Others focus on a broader
range of Limoges items from a variety of manufacturers. They move away
from the quaint dinnerware toward decorative accessories such as vases,
trays and tankards generally featuring more vivid coloration and an
abundance of decorative gold trim.

When evaluating Limoges, Gaston says looking at the quality of the
decoration can often be more important than determining the age. But
since both are important, her book identifies numerous factory marks
with dates of production as a good starting point for researching
Limoges pieces. Not all factories could be listed, however. Some
companies were in business for only a short time long ago and the
business records no longer exist.

Although Limoges pieces have remained popular with collectors for many
years, there are few reproductions on the market. So if being
victimized by fake antiques generally worries you, consider Limoges as
a collecting choice. Once you begin to notice this attractive porcelain
with timeless elegance, and pick up a few pieces to enjoy in your own
home, you'll have an investment quality collection in no time. Or,
consider a beautiful Limoges piece as a gift idea for an antique lover
and you really can't go wrong.