Pottery & porcelain
The name “ROCHARD / Limoges Original; Limoges France / Peint main / A.D.” appears among Rochard marks on porcelain from Limoges, France.
The brand began around 1970. Still trading. Limoges names the production region; an importer could buy porcelain from several French factories.
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Separated uppercase ROCHARD above a four-line hand-painted inscription, with painter code at lower right.
painted · porcelain · Limoges, France
No chronological sequence inferred from this format alone.
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Regular connected script and English Hand painted distinguish this from handwritten Peint main formats.
printed · porcelain · Limoges, France
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Circular flower-like logo above a separate hand-painted location and painter initials.
printed rosette with handwritten additions · porcelain · Limoges, France
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Studio Collection title and edition fraction distinguish this inscription; 16/200 is not a date.
painted · porcelain · Limoges, France
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Black upright ROCHARD sits over italic Limoges France; a separate green stamp identifies the porcelain factory.
printed · porcelain · Limoges, France
No chronological sequence inferred from this format alone.
Rochard Limoges began importing French porcelain boxes into the United States in 1973. The business developed as a designer and importer, commissioning work from workshops in Limoges rather than making every piece in one Rochard factory. Its name became associated with small hinged porcelain boxes made for gifts and collectors. The range includes animals, buildings, food, travel subjects and objects from everyday life.
Rochard commissioned exclusive shapes that required new moulds, then allocated designs to porcelain painters whose skills suited the subject. Painted faces, architectural details and animal decoration called for different specialisms. Metal mounts join the lid and base, with a clasp closing the box. Some designs contain a small painted or removable object inside. Rochard branding also appears on decorated tableware.
The business passed through several ownership changes while continuing to import Limoges porcelain. Its marks include printed logos, handwritten signatures and a Studio Collection inscription with edition numbers. Peint main identifies hand painting; Limoges France identifies the production region. A separate porcelain factory stamp may accompany the Rochard name on the same piece.
Also known as: Rochard Limoges France · Rochard Studio Collection · Rochard Limoges
A Limoges production factory whose name can appear with Limoges France and Peint Main. Look for the explicit Artoria name rather than attributing any French box to Rochard.
Another importer brand associated with Limoges boxes. The shared Limoges France wording names a place; the additional brand name separates the businesses.
