Teapot - Antique Old Paris (Vieux Paris) Hard-Paste Porcelain Teapot - Empire/Restoration Period - c. - Porcelain

Antique Old Paris (Vieux Paris) Hard-Paste Porcelain Teapot - Empire/Restoration Period - c. 1810-1820


An elegant and rare antique French hard-paste porcelain teapot, dating back to the first quarter of the 19th century (Empire / early Restoration period, circa 1810-1820). This exquisite piece is a classic example of "Old Paris" (Vieux Paris) porcelain workmanship.
The teapot features a refined cylindrical Empire silhouette. It is beautifully hand-painted on both sides with charming, monochrome pastoral scenes in the "grisaille" (sepia/grey tones) technique, depicting children playing outdoors near trees (one side shows a child by a fence, the other features a boy with a skipping rope).
The handle, spout, rim, and the pinecone-shaped finial on the lid are lavishly decorated with authentic period gilding, showing beautiful, honest age-related wear (mercurial/fire gilding). As is characteristic of many Parisian manufactories of this golden era (such as Dagoty, Nast, or Samson), the base is unmarked.
The rim features a traditional built-in locking notch designed to keep the lid secure while pouring.
Condition Report:
Good antique condition with expected wear to the gilding, consistent with its 200-year age and use. No cracks or major restorations. Please note: there is a small chip on the top golden rim near the lid notch (visible in the detailed photographs).

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This item will be carefully packed, with lots of protective material and in a sturdy shipping box. Shipping with insurance and tracking code.