An Old Paris porcelain round covered dish embellished with an ornate armorial family crest. Finished in egg-custard yellow with white handles and finial receiving gilt trim; the decorative details on the lid are finished in gilt and deep red, with a brilliant French blue on the spectacular shield adding bold contrast. The bottom plate is attached to the dish. The smaller companion to two larger matching covered servers also available in the shop.
Hallmarks & Provenance
French porcelain, c. 1850. Marked for Rihouet Lerosey, Paris. The firm was originally founded by Louis Marie François Rihouet, born into a wealthy family with ties to the Duke of Orléans. He retired in 1853 and sold the business to Charles Lerosey; the brand continued as Rihouet Lerosey until 1910.
Details & Dimensions
Origin: Paris, France
Date: c. 1850
Maker: Rihouet Lerosey, Paris (active to 1910)
Material: Old Paris porcelain, gilt decoration
Diameter: 7½"
Height: 3½"
Item ID: 122280
Condition
Very good. No chips or cracks noted. A small loss of gilt on trim in a few areas, all in accordance with age and use.
Shipping & Handling
1–2 days packing time; ships via USPS Priority Mail
