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Stunning rare teacup and saucer set by Haviland & Co. Limoges imported for J.W. Putts & Co. department store located at Charles and Fayette Streets in Baltimore, Maryland, prior to the catastrophic 1904 Baltimore Fire in very good pre owned condition. No chips cracks or crazing. Minor wear shown in photos. Make sure to review all the photographs.
History of the Partnership
* J.W. Putts & Co.: A prominent Baltimore dry goods and chinaware retailer.
* Timeline: Pieces featuring this specific retailer backstamp date from the late 19th century up to February 1904, when the store building was destroyed in the Great Baltimore Fire.
* The Maker: Haviland & Co. of Limoges, France, produced the fine white kaolin porcelain blanks and custom-decorated them for American importing partnerships.
Patterns
* Popular Motifs: Often found in floral designs, including the famous collector-named "Baltimore Rose" (Schleiger #1151) or delicate blue violet motifs.
