Franse makelij - Frankrijk - Teapot - Theebus - Bone china - Chinoiserie

Beautiful, very attractive and almost flawless tea caddy. There are a few small flaws around the rim where the lid fits, and a small worn spot in the gold on the underside of the lid’s finial; see the last photo. Both pieces are engraved with the number 33, and one is also painted with a 3. So they originally belong together. It dates from the early 19th century, circa 1830–1845. The rims are decorated with gold leaf. A truly high-quality Meissen-style finial depicts a Chinese man playing music and a man seated in a chair listening to him. The sides are decorated with pagodas and palm trees. It was most likely made by the Old Paris or Samson porcelain factory. Will be shipped by registered post.