Aluminite Frugier Limoges porcelain small casserole /gratin dish - White porcelain with floral decoration/border around the side and two peacocks to decorate the lid. Cobalt blue hand painted high lights. Stamped on base and on the underside of the lid (see photos) also marked Size 3 Oven to table ware Date - circa 1960's René Frugier, engineer, got his factory in 1896 (acquired by Haviland in 1958). He is the creator of the Aluminite a porcelain richer fire clay material than conventional porcelain, and baked at a little higher temperature. Therefore, the Aluminite is much more heat resistant than the ceramic of the same kind that existed before, and withstands more than 300 ° of temperature . The glaze itself is designed so that it's expansion to follow that of the porcelain. It covers all objects, which had never been done before. originally produced in 1900 the decorated ceramics enabled food to be served directly from the oven to the table . Please do look at the photos as they form and important & integral part of the description  Measurements max diameter 7.5"/19cms Height 3.5"/9cms Condition- Excellent unmarked and perfect condition We ship from France and we are happy to ship Worldwide. We will of course happily combine items for you.