Tressemanes & Vogt (T&V) Limoges Hand-Painted Porcelain Oval Cup

This is a small, antique Limoges porcelain oval-shaped cup or bowl, standing approximately 3 inches high with a width of 4x3 inches. The piece is crafted from fine white hard-paste porcelain, featuring a scalloped rim often accented with gilt or a delicate blush tone. The exterior is decorated with a vertical fluted or ribbed texture, alternating between pale mint green and soft peach/cream vertical stripes. Centered on the front is a hand-painted floral motif depicting a purple blossom with brown and green foliage, characteristic of the Art Nouveau influence from the late 19th to early 20th century. The base bears the 'T&V' factory mark, which identifies it as a product of the Tressemanes & Vogt factory in Limoges, France. This specific mark was commonly used between 1892 and 1907. The hand-painted nature of the decoration suggests this was likely an 'import' piece intended for the American market, where porcelain decorating was a popular hobby, or it was finished in-house by factory artists. The condition appears fair to good for its age; while the structure seems intact with no large cracks visible, the gilding along the scalloped rim shows signs of wearing/thinning (rubbing), and the paint on the floral spray may have slight surface abrasions consistent with use and handling over a century. The kiln-fired glaze remains glossy, showcasing the high-quality craftsmanship associated with Limoges production.