Vieux Paris - Coffee set (20) - Ceramic

Prestigious coffee and tea service – Paris Porcelain “Vieux Paris” – Restoration Era – 20 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 from the first third of the 19th century. Made in porcelain of exceptional whiteness, it captivates with the balance of its shapes, the richness of its gold gilding, and the timeless elegance of its decoration.

Each piece is adorned with a gold monogram, delicately inscribed at the center of a laurel crown, 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 gracefully modeled handles, finely drawn pouring spouts, and richly gilded egg-shaped 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 whole exudes remarkable elegance and stands as a refined testimony to the Art of Living in France 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

In total, 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 handsome sheen. As is natural for old porcelain that has stood for nearly two centuries, some pieces show slight wear to the gilding, visible in the photographs.

To note:

* one cup has a small chip;
* one saucer also has a small chip.

The condition is in line with the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.

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Provenance

Former Belgian family collection.

The original gold monogram could correspond to a personalized order made for an important 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
* Decor: gold monogram within a laurel crown
* Gilding: fine gold
* Interior of cups entirely gilded
* Homogeneous set of 21 pieces

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A collectible piece

Complete services of this quality are particularly sought after today.

By virtue of its refined porcelain, the richness of its gilding, the quality of its decoration, and the elegance of its shapes, this set will appeal to collectors of Paris Porcelain, fans of Empire and Restoration styles, and enthusiasts of French decorative arts of the 19th century.

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