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There is a lot to describe on this set, starting with the heavily detailed tray. The fabulous mold pattern is intricate, includes those gilded feathered details and a gold outer rim. The shape is especially pleasing, so elegant and unusual. The artwork is very well executed, the roses are painted in a pink lavender shade commonly referred to as "sterling rose". There are plenty of background shadings around the roses and the overall porcelain ground is a soft ivory tone but wants to show a little green in my photos. The large tray measures 12 & 1/2 by 9 inches, the back is marked with two factory stamps, one being the Elite Works mark. 
 The Elite Works of Limoges, France is a well recognized and respected French porcelain factory, having produced some of these most sought after pieces. The pin tray is initialed and dated 1902, carries the same Elite Works mark. It has a similar shape as the larger tray, has a gilded outer edge but the roses have more of a pink tone. It measures 5 & 1/4 in length by 3 & 1/2 in width. 
 The ring tree is a marvelous vanity accessory, not many sets have this desirable piece available. The bottom has a different Elite mark and is initialed and dated, as shown. The mold design is wonderfully stylish with a raised beaded outer border and rich gold gilding. Splashes of gold decorate the remainder of the tree's branches and it measures 4 & 1/4 wide by 3 & 1/4 in height.
Two boxes round out this set, the hair receiver carries the T&V mark, (Tressemann & Vogt), as shown and measures 4 & 1/4 wide by 2 & 3/4 in height. The generously sized powder box carries the same Elite mark as the ring tree. It has a fabulous bulbous shape, it measures generously at 5 & 1/2 in width and sits 3 inches in height. The boxes have some gorgeous gold stenciling, adding more excitement to the set. All pieces are in perfect, damage free condition. They show wee if any wear at all, certainly nothing apparent to me. This is an impressive vanity dresser set that anyone would be proud to own, it's stunning.
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