Twelve Mary Bacon Jones (1868-1924) for Limoges "Jungle Service" Porcelain Plates

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Twelve Mary Bacon Jones (1868-1924) for Limoges "Jungle Service" Porcelain Plates
France, c. 1905
Rare complete set of plates designed by Jones and printed by William Guerin, designs incorporate animals and words from Kipling's Jungle Book, decorated in the Arts and Crafts style, each with Guerin's mark and copyright symbol, dia. 10 7/8 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

good overall condition, one plate with tiny nick to rim "This is the Hour of Pride and Power"


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