Lovely Antique Jean Pouyat Limoges Tankard with dragon handle Ca. 1890

Lovely Antique Jean Pouyat Limoges tankard with dragon handle CA. 1890-1932 This Tankard has a scalloped spout, gold gilded Dragon Handle all over decoration. Decorated with grapes vines and grapes in vibrant deep rich colors of brown, green, ivory, lush deep violet, and intense blue grapes with a dragon handle. This tankard would be a show piece in any room as a display piece on its own or part of a porcelain collection also a lovely conversation starter and would brighten any room. Jean Pouyat, Limoges France 1900's Hand decorated, t he Pouyat family pottery was one of the oldest factories in Limoges dating back to 1820. The mark dates this piece from 1890 to 1932, Artist initials AM next to the maker’s mark. Approximate Height 14 1/2" Approximate Base 5 7/8" Approximate Spout to Handle 4 1/2" CA 1890-1932 Francois Pouyat also opened a small factory in Limoges in 1832, and in 1835 he bought a clayworks and porcelain workshop established in Saint-Leonard, near Limoges, in the 1820s. Jean-Baptiste enlarged the Limoges factory about 1844, when it employed 127 workers. This factory-made porcelain of exceptional whiteness and even texture; the porcelain was either left white or enameled and gilded. P. Comolera, a modeller, provided designs for over 20 years. Jean Baptiste Pouyat was succeeded by his sons Emile (1806-92), Louis (b 1809) and Leonard-Eugene (1817-76). Emil trained at Locre factory (Paris) and was head of the Limoges factory from 1849 to 1883. W. Guerin bought the Pouyat Limoges factory in 1911. Please view all photos for details and condition, photos present an accurate representation of the tankard. Normal wear of gild on handle and edge, please view photos. No Chips, cracks or repairs, item is sold as is, and in its current condition. Anything that looks like a flaw is due to lighting. Please view all photos for details and condition, don't hesitate to ask a question. Smoke Free Home Thank you for viewing.