Teapot
Painted soft porcelain
Marked D.V.
Dimensions: H. 11 (cm).
Mennecy, circa 1750.
Very elegant Calabrian-shaped teapot. Small in size, it is decorated with bouquets and blue and old rose filets. The lid handle is finely crafted to resemble a flower.
Provenance: Société Industrielle de Mulhouse, a learned society founded in 1826 by Protestant industrialists, has been recognized as a public utility by royal decree since 1832.
Bibliography: Tendre porcelaine de Mennecy Villeroy by Nicole Duchon, Maury, 2016
Condition report: Excellent condition, a very small chip on the handle.
































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