Locré Manufactory - Pouyat And Russinger - Pouring Teapot With Gold Base And Bouquet Of Roses.

Locré Manufactory - Pouyat and Russinger - pouring teapot with gold base and bouquet of roses. Marked in underglaze blue Hard-paste porcelain teapot Gold-accented base and painted frieze Dimensions: H. 16.5; W. 18 (cm) Paris, circa 1810 Rare teapot with a flared shape, the handle is zoomorphic, as is the spout. This shaped piece is entirely decorated with a frieze of flowers, a similar execution of which can be found on a vase illustrated in "Three Centuries of Porcelain in Paris" by Michel Blois. The Locré Manufactory under the Empire Laurent Russinger, who ran the factory until the end of the 18th century, joined forces with the Limoges kaolin merchant François Pouyat due to the financial difficulties he was experiencing. Pouyat worked to expand the company's operations until 1810, then sold it to his three sons, who continued to run it successfully until the Restoration. Pouyat and Russinger specialized in high-quality everyday items, primarily tableware and ornamental pieces, but also biscuit porcelain groups. Condition Report: The gold back is in good condition with some wear, and there is a minor restoration on the lid.