Featured in this lot is this 84 piece dish set of Bernardaud Limoges "Eugenie de Montijo" edition fine china made in Limoges, France circa 1986-2012. In 1863, Bernardaud set out on his epic industrial and artistic journey in Limoges, a region rich in kaolin, fresh water, and forests—all essential for the production of porcelain. The story started in 1863 when two Limoges-based businessmen built a factory to satisfy the growing demand for porcelain dinnerware services. They used coal as fuel and the newly constructed railroad to transport their goods to the market. Leonard Bernardaud was an apprentice at the workshop who stood out from the others. Twenty years later, the founders made him a partner and promoted him to head of sales. Leonard Bernardaud expanded markets and increased production capacity, particularly in the US. His sons, Jacques and Michel, succeeded him and helped the business weather the Great Depression and World War II by adding to its collection and collaborating with a variety of artists. They introduced France's first tunnel kiln in 1949, and it ran continuously. Instead of burning wood at first, the tunnel burned city gas. Natural gas from Le Lacq in southwest France was used after 1954; this "clean" energy ensured consistent heat and enhanced the firing process. De facto capacity increased because the pieces produced were more robust and defect-free. Pierre Bernardaud assumed control of the business in 1962. He opened a new white porcelain plant in Oradour-sur-Glane and reorganized the company in 1979. He also acquired several porcelain production facilities, including the Ancienne Manufacture Royale in 1986. In the 1980s, he installed an isostatic press as a modern touch. He hired Raymond Loewy to create the first set of modern porcelain dinnerware. Additionally, he introduced the first TV ad campaign with a jingle that still has resonance in French culture today. Pierre Bernardaud asked his son Michel in 1979 if he would like to work for the company and support the global expansion of the brand. In 1994, Michel Bernardaud, the fifth generation's heir to the porcelain-making family, assumed control. He has persisted in modernizing while making sure that uncommon methods, like incrustation, are still employed for unique orders. The pieces in this collection are as follows: 1 Sugar bowl, 1 creamer cup, 16 teacups, 16 saucers, 16 bread plates, 16 salad plates, 16 dinner plates, 1 bowl, and 1 serving platter. The pieces in this set shows intricate floral designs showing light colors of pink, beige, green and white throughout the flowers and vines. The bottom of each piece is numbered and reads, "Bernardaud Limoges France / "Eugenie de Motijo" Decor romantique cree pour l'exposition universelle de 1867 a Paris Musee Bernardaud" (Romantic decor created for the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris Musee Bernardaud) in green lettering. The pieces in this collection show good condition overall with no wear, cracks or chips present. The sugar bowl measures 3 1/4" H, the creamer is 4 1/2" H, the teacups are 2 3/4" H, the saucers are 6" in diameter, the bread plates are 6 1/2" in diameter, the salad plates are 8 1/2" in diameter, the dinner plates are 10" in diameter, the bowl measures 9" in diameter and 2 7/8" H and the serving platter measures 13 3/4" L x 9 1/2" W x 1 1/4" H. The set has a collective weight of 48 pounds and 6 ounces.