Limoges is located about 200 miles south of Paris. Nearby is the village of St. Yrieix, where significant deposits of kaolin — sometimes called “China clay” — were discovered in 1768.

Bernardaud is synonymous with Limoges porcelain, and the Parthenon design is no exception. The retired pattern features a white and cobalt background with edges adorned in an intricate, rich gold ...

The pattern name for these plates is "China D'Or," and the style number is "IT-284." This design features an elaborate gold filigree border with a decal decoration in the center that features a ...