Beautiful Large Late 18th-century Directoire Porcelain Coffee Pot From Paris With Gold And Blue Motifs.

A rare and exquisite piece from the brief late 18th-century Parisian Directoire period, crafted from white porcelain, generously sized and with clean lines, it is decorated with vertical bands of French blue interspersed with a garland of vine leaves. The reserves on a lovely white glaze are adorned with a lozenge and garlands in a plume, topped by a central gilt fleuron. The handle is comfortable to hold, and its elegant spout has a base and tip embellished with bright gold. The gilt pinnacle-shaped finial has a beautiful high grip adorned with a frieze that matches the chamfered rim decorated with delicate gilt leaves. A curiosity from the immediate aftermath of the Revolution, this high-quality piece, in excellent condition, foreshadows the future refined style of the First Empire. A truly beautiful piece with a strong decorative appeal, preserved from the ravages of time.