Signed F. Haviland Limoges France Cathay 5" Swirled Nut Coaster Tidbit Dish Set

Rare hand signed and dated items! Signed on 10-25-78 by Frederick Haviland, Executive V.P. of Haviland China, Inc. Frederick Haviland became manager of the esteemed Limoges, France produced porcelain wares corporation in 1961, under his father His personal autograph was a marketing special that helped to drive sales. For more than a decade Frederick placed his signature on pieces and they were presented as such for sale in fine stores. These pieces, in the Cathay pattern, are made of porcelain which is a fired mixture of kaolin and petuntse clays from Limoges, France. Haviland then exported the wares to the US where the company is headquartered. These small dishes can be used for nuts, bon-bons, butter pats or even an ashtray – they are intended to accompany the Cathay china set Great as an anniversary or special occasion gift for the anyone who collects Haviland Limoge china or uses the Cathay pattern Dishes measure 4-1/4 D x 3/4 H Excellent condition; no evidence of chips, cracks, repairs, crazing New to Poshmark? Use my referral code Indy_Sisters to get $10 off your FIRST Poshmark order! Bundle with other items in my closet for further discount offers Please use pictures as an inclusive part of the description; Enlarge photos for individual details Smoke and pet free home