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Two Flora Danica Royal Copenhagen Danish Porcelain Dishes Handles
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Two Flora Danica Royal Copenhagen Danish Porcelain Dishes Handles
Danish, 20th Century
Height 16cm, width 40cm, depth 24cm
These refined dishes are part of the celebrated Flora Danica porcelain collection, produced by Denmark’s Royal Copenhagen manufactory in the 20th century. The Flora Danica service itself originated in the late 18th century, conceived not only as a showcase of extraordinary craftsmanship but also as a diplomatic gesture. In 1790, King Christian VII commissioned the set - based on the botanical illustrations first published in 1752 - to reconcile relations with Russia following a period of conflict. Although the service was completed in 1802, Empress Catherine II passed away in 1796 before it could be presented.
The dishes display beautifully hand-painted botanical designs on a pristine white porcelain surface. Gilded rectangular panels frame delicate floral motifs, while the rims feature partially raised borders echoed on the covers, each adorned with vivid, lifelike plant illustrations. The three-dimensional handles, sculpted to resemble flowering branches, further enhance the naturalistic charm and demonstrate the remarkable skill involved in their creation.
Each piece is equipped with a turned ebonised wood handle, allowing the dish to be lifted safely when hot, an unusual feature in the Flora Danica service that makes these examples particularly sought after.
On the underside of the lids, the Royal Copenhagen wave mark, maker’s stamp, and model numbers are clearly visible, while the center bears the handwritten Latin names of the plants depicted: Convolvulus sepium L. B. coloratus Lge (Larger Bindweed) and Galeopsis galeobdolon L. (Golden Deadnettle).
With their superb craftsmanship, fascinating history, and striking presence, these two dishes are a distinguished and elegant addition to any dining collection.
- Creator:Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Rococo (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 18075b1stDibs: LU956347082662
Royal Copenhagen
Producers of the finest in Danish porcelain, Royal Copenhagen is a company steeped in tradition. Its celebrated blue-and-white china patterns as well as its famed hallmark depicting the royal crown and three waves — symbolizing the monarch who founded the company and the three major waterways of Denmark — are emblems of master craftsmanship.
Royal Copenhagen was founded in 1775 by Queen Juliane Marie. Years earlier, after the death of her husband, King Frederick V, Juliane’s stepson ascended the throne. Shortly into his reign, he went insane, and the Queen became the head of Denmark and its small empire. She sought to improve Denmark’s economy and founded factories around the country to promote domestic growth and international trade. Royal Copenhagen was one of the first of these. Royal Copenhagen first made dinnerware and vases with blue-and-white motifs inspired by Chinese porcelain, then the rage in aristocratic Europe. Many of these designs are still made today.
Apart from its classic patterns, Royal Copenhagen has adapted to the changing styles of time and appeals to many different tastes. Their prolific body of work includes Rococo-style porcelain statues that incorporate stylistic floral patterns in an Art Nouveau style, as well as modern vases by such noted 20th century Danish ceramists as Axel Salto. Whether used for special occasions or displayed as part of a design collection, Royal Copenhagen pieces represent a legacy of the highest quality.
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