What could be nicer than presenting this beautiful raised plate to accommodate small shortbread biscuits accompanied by a good tea or coffee! This raised plate is signed Alfred Lanternie et Co, luxury porcelain from Limoges. A. Lanternier & Co. Limoges is one of the most famous brands of luxury collectible porcelain, founded in 1857 by Alfred Lanternier. From 1918, the factory produced porcelain for the nobility (tea, coffee and dinner) in the art deco style.