87 Piece Dinnerware Set. A. Lanternier Limoges France Manufactured for R. B. Gray & Co St Louis Mo. Pattern Number 2507, Green Leaves White Flowers. François Frédéric Lanternier established a luxury porcelain workshop in 1857. Partnering with Breuil he took over the Chabrol factory and started producing porcelain, which was artistically hand decorated in his studio.In 1890 the company was joined by Frederic's son, Alfred Lanternier. Alfred gained experience working in England as a Wedgewood representative. The company changed name to A. Lanternier & Co. They bought another porcelain factory in Limoges.
Pieces:
16 dinner plates
12 lunch plates
11 salad plates
12 bowls
9 saucers, 8 cups. The cups are trimmed in gold
9 butter pats
1 soup tureen, trimmed in gold
1 covered vegetable bowl, trimmed in gold
1 appitezer bowl
2 small bowls
1 turkey platter
1 large platter
2 smaller platters
If this is to be shipped, it should be shipped in 4 or 5 - 24x18x12 boxes.