Very nice plated by GDA-Limoges
The original company was owned by Charles Field Havaland. When he retired in 1881, the company was taken over by Emile Gerard, Jean-Baptiste Dufraisseix, and Morel (GDM). The new owners continued using the mark of the former company plus the CFM/GDM mark. Gerard was the company director, Dufraisseix was the decorator, and Moral was the color technician. Moral specialized in high temperature colors. Under their direction, they company’s efficiency and output was improved. It is possible that the former owner continued in the import/export business as part of Havaland and Gagner, then Havaland and Abbot.
Picture showing fine detailing on the edge of the plate.
In 1890, Moral left the company. Edgar Abbot joined the company in 1900 and it was renamed Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot (GDA). Abbot had been a partner in an import firm from 1886. In 1902 GDA opened a branch in Paris. In 1929 they purchased the Havaland & Co.
GDA-Limoges mark.
In 1950, Raymond Clappier became the manager of GDA. Around the 1970’s, Royal Limoges was added to the name. The old factry was damaged by fire in 1981 and they had another fire in 2001. The building was added as a historic monument in 1987.
This GDA mark was used from 1900-1953...
The company is still in business under the name of Porcelaine GDA-Royal Limoges.
I have a 48 Pc dinner set of white with gold trim that is stamped only with “GDA” “underline” “FRANCE” in green. The word Limoges does NOT appear on any of the pieces. Can you tell me anything about that?
It is good that you have a 48-piece set! As it says in the blog, Charles Field Haviland was the first owner of the company and it was taken over by GDA. I am not sure how correct that might be, however. The company was apparently in Limoges, France even if it doesn’t say Limoges on the stamp. Hope this is of some help.
My mom has a 8 place settings, inclusive of desert plates, bread plates, dinner plates, soup bowl and cups and saucers of Limoges china. It also includes 2 platters, 1 small and 1 large, 2 covered vegetable serving pieces, a covered sugar bowl, a small cream pitcher and a gravy boat. All pieces are trimmed in gold and pattern is floral with a pinkish colored rose. On the bottom there is G D A underlined and France underneath all in green. Also has a red donut shaped stamp, with CH Field Haviland Limoges embossed. The pieces are in very good condition. Mom just mentioned it is 106 pieces total. From this description do you know the approximate age and value?
Jane,
I will try to find out some information for you. The mark on the bottom of the plate could give you an approximate age, ad most companies changed them from time to time. As far as value, that is another story. You should check on eBay to see if there are items similar to yours that are listed. Check the completed listings as well.
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Thank you for your quick reply. I am not sure if you saw my second message yet, but the place setting is for 12 versus 8, so I thought this reason, along with the excellent condition and age (we know it is at least 60 years old) of the china might be factors that increase the value. Thanks again and if anyone has additional information, please let us know.
Sorry I need to make a correction 2 my message dated December 24th at 11:22am, it is a place setting for 12 not 8. Thank u.