Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee set - Porcelain

Rare Porcelain Porcelain Cup and Saucer Litron Style Empire - Likely Dagoty or Paris Manufacture, Early 19th Century

Description:
In auction, a magnificent coffee set consisting of a cup (Litron form) and coordinated saucer, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1805–1815), squarely in the Empire period.

The Work:
This set embodies the elegance and opulence of the French Empire style. The cup features the classic cylindrical litron form with a high scroll handle entirely gilded, adorned with a rosette motif (visible in detail in image_2.png).

The decoration is of exceptional quality and complexity:

Cup (image_2.png): Deep cobalt blue background enriched with rich gold decoration of palmette and oak garland motifs on the base (detail in image_5.png). Horizontal and vertical bands enameled in green and pink surround central gilded medallions with geometric palmettes. The interior is completely gilded, as shown in image_6.png.

Saucer (image_7.png): Faithfully echoes the cup’s motifs. The rim is decorated with alternating triangles in cobalt blue and gold, with gilded garlands and bouquets of colored flowers. A purple band with a white foliate motif surrounds the white center of the saucer, which features a worn central gold circle.

Manufacture and Marks:
Although no factory marks are visible on the bottom of the cup (image_5.png) or saucer (image_1.png), the porcelain quality, litron form, the richness of mercury gilding, and the refined decorative style strongly suggest a prestigious Parisian manufacture from the Empire period, such as Dagoty or Schoelcher.

Conditions:
The set is in good general antique condition, considering its age of over 200 years.

Cup: Attention! A thin wear filament along the inner gilded rim is noted. The handle and the rest of the body are intact.

Saucer: Wear from rubbing on the central gilding, consistent with use. No chips or restorations.

Please examine the detailed photos carefully for a full assessment of the condition.

Period: Early 19th Century (circa 1805–1815) - Empire Era.