Antique And Rare Porcelain Tea Caddy, Samson, France, 1890

An antique and rare “Worcester” type hand-painted porcelain tea caddy by Edmé Samson, Paris, created in the late 19th century. The caddy is exquisitely decorated in the early Worcester style, featuring a combination of hand-painted floral designs, exotic bird motifs on the front and side panels, and smaller panels with delicately painted insects. Elaborate gilding enhances the striking deep blue ground, while intricate gold scrollwork frames the painted panels. The octagonal-shaped caddy bears the first period Worcester mark on its underside.
The Samson porcelain factory was established by Edmé Samson in Paris in 1845 with the specific purpose of creating high-quality reproductions of ceramics found in museums and private collections. The factory produced exceptional copies of various porcelain styles, including Meissen, Chantilly, Chelsea, Derby, and Chinese porcelain. These reproductions were crafted with such skill that they can be challenging to distinguish from the originals.
At a certain point, Samson's reproductions became highly sought after, with some pieces even surpassing the value of the originals. Today, Samson porcelain is prized for its finely painted and carefully modeled figures, maintaining its reputation among collectors worldwide.
Dimensions:

Height: 12.5 cm

Width: 10.7 cm

Depth: 6.8 cm

Weight: 433 grams

Condition:

Slight loss of gilding.

Two very small vertical cracks in the enamel on the neck.

Tiny vertical crack on the lower rim.

Otherwise, the caddy is in excellent antique condition.

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