Vieux Paris - Coffee set (21) - Ceramic

Prestigious coffee and tea service – Paris Porcelain “Vieux Paris” – Restoration Era – 21 pieces

Description

Rare and remarkable coffee and tea service in Paris Porcelain known as “Vieux Paris,” dating from the Restoration period (circa 1820-1830).

This elegant set illustrates the finesse and refinement of the great Parisian productions of the first third of the 19th century. Made in porcelain of exceptional whiteness, it captivates with the balance of its forms, the richness of its fine gold gilt, and the timeless elegance of its decoration.

Each piece is adorned with a gold monogram, delicately inscribed at the center of a laurel wreath, a symbol of prestige, victory, and excellence. This personalization suggests an order intended for a bourgeois or aristocratic residence.

The coffee pots and teapots feature superb baluster shapes, long elegantly modeled handles, finely drawn pouring spouts, and richly gilded ovoid lid handles, characteristic of high-quality Parisian porcelains.

The interior of the cups is entirely gilded with fine gold, a luxurious finish rarely preserved on complete sets and reserved for the most prestigious services.

The set exudes remarkable elegance and represents a refined testament to the French art of living under the Restoration.

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Composition

* 1 covered coffee pot
* 1 covered teapot
* 1 covered sugar bowl
* 1 milk jug
* 8 cups
* 8 saucers

That is a complete set of 21 pieces.

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Condition

Good overall condition for a set of this age.

The gilding remains largely present and retains a fine sheen. As is natural on ancient porcelain that has traversed nearly two centuries, some pieces show slight wear to the gilding, visible in the photographs.

To note:

* one cup shows a small flaw/chip;
* one saucer also shows a small chip.

The condition matches the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.

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Provenance

Former Belgian family collection.

The original gilded monogram could correspond to a custom order made for a prominent bourgeois or aristocratic family.

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Characteristics

* Origin: France
* Manufacture: Paris Porcelain known as Vieux Paris
* Era: Restoration (circa 1820-1830)
* Material: hard-porcelain
* Decoration: golden monogram within a laurel crown
* Gilding: fine gold
* Interior of cups entirely gilded
* Uniform set of 21 pieces

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A collectible piece

Complete services of this quality are today particularly sought after.

Through the finesse of its porcelain, the richness of its gilding, the quality of its decoration, and the elegance of its forms, this set will appeal to collectors of Paris Porcelain, enthusiasts of Empire and Restoration style, and lovers of French decorative arts of the 19th century.

It will be a centerpiece in a collection of antique porcelain or a refined display in a classic interior or a characterful residence.