12 Knife Holders In Fine Bordeaux Earthenware, Nella Service, Birds And Flowers, Japanese Style, 19th Century

Set of 12 knife rests from the famous Nella service from the Bordeaux faience factoryDifferent decorations on each piecePolychrome decorations hand-painted with extreme finesse with very shimmering colorsVery harmonious composition with trendy birds such as parrots, kingfishers and also different insects: butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs... Very delicate flowers of carnations, anemones, prunus, dahlias, roses and irises.... All in very good conditionLength: 7.5 cmWidth: 3 cmThe Nella service was created by the Bordeaux Manufacture Vieillard & Cie in the 1870s in a harmonious style reminiscent of both the naturalist porcelains of the 18th century and the inspirations of Japonism. The Vieillard & Cie factory is recognized worldwide for its inventiveness and its deep understanding of Persian and Japanese graphic arts. The production is characterized by oriental fantasy, landscapes, and exotic flowers and birds.