Drinking service (7) - The services 1860-1890 - Porcelain - Tête-à-tête served for 2 people.

Antique 7-piece porcelain tête-à-tête – turquoise chinoiserie – ca. 1860–1890

Elegant and exceptional 19th-century tête-à-tête served for two people, executed in fine white porcelain with a soft turquoise-blue base color.

The set is richly decorated with extremely fine, darkly executed oriental-inspired floral, leaf, and ornament motifs. The decoration winds like a graceful ribbon across the different pieces and is combined with subtle floral elements. Delicate gilded accents along the rims, spout, and lid buttons complete the ensemble.

The characteristic bulging forms of the teapot and sugar pot, the elegant tall milk jug, and especially the gracefully shaped handles give the service a refined appearance. The tête-à-tête was a small, luxurious service specifically assembled for serving tea or coffee to two people. Also with important European porcelain manufacturers in the 19th century, such ensembles appear with a teapot, sugar pot, milk jug, and two cups with saucers.

The service consists of 7 pieces: teapot with lid, sugar pot with lid, milk jug, two cups, and two corresponding saucers.

No factory mark found. Based on stylistic and technical grounds, dating to the second half of the 19th century, ca. 1860–1890.

Likely French origin.

Dimensions (example for teapot):
Height: 14 cm
Width: 14 cm
Depth: 12 cm

The ensemble is in beautiful antique condition for its age, with normal signs of aging and use and localized wear to the gilding. One of the two saucers has two small chips at the rim, clearly visible in the photos. Otherwise, the whole presents particularly lovely.

A charming and decoratively kept tête-à-tête from the second half of the 19th century, attractive both as a collection piece and for display in a historic interior.

Carefully packed and shipped.