Old Paris Porcelain Tea Service, Petit Style, Louis-philippe I Period, Circa 1840

A refined antique Old Paris porcelain tea service dating to around 1840, composed of four matching pieces: teapot, sugar bowl with lid, milk jug and bonbon dish. The service belongs to the Louis-Philippe I period and reflects the rocaille revival in Paris decorative arts. The turquoise ground with floral reserves is closely associated with the Jacob Petit circle, enhanced by fine gilding and light ornamental details. The decoration remains elegant and well balanced throughout the set. All four pieces belong to the same matching set and create a strong decorative group. A small underglaze pseudo-Sèvres stroke is present on the bases, typical of Paris workshops of the period.

Dimensions:
Teapot with cover: height 16 cm; width from handle to spout 21.5 cm; depth 13 cm; weight 537 g
Sugar bowl with cover: height 13 cm; width 14.5 cm; depth 11.5 cm; weight 353 g
Milk jug: height 9.5 cm; width 12 cm; depth 8.5 cm; weight 164 g
Bonbon dish: height 7 cm; diameter 12.8 cm; weight 207 g

Condition:
Excellent antique condition throughout. The teapot, sugar bowl and bonbon dish show full preservation of enamel painting and gilding, with no cracks or restorations. The milk jug has a small, barely visible internal firing line; it is not visible externally. Gilding, including the delicate decoration on the spout, is exceptionally well preserved. The service appears to have been very little used.
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