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Crafted by French master silversmith Jean-Baptiste-François Chéret, this period Louis XV tureen boasts exceptional decoration, including delicate and refined engraving, shell and acanthus accents, and a remarkably detailed cast finial of cauliflower, celery and carrots. Thanks to a very strict guild system, French silver has always been among the finest in the world. It was also subject to the various fiscal crises of the late 17th and 18th centuries, as both Louis XIV and Louis XV issued edicts demanding that all silver be brought to the mint for melting, with the resulting coin to be used to replenish depleted state treasuries. French silver from this extravagant era survives only in relatively small quantities, and is thus in great demand by collectors. The tureen is marked on the interior lid and underside. The large object charge mark identified as a crown over the letter “A...

This charming pair of Meissen porcelain figures celebrates the essence of Revelry. First modeled by the renowned Johann Joachim Kändler on bases by Peter Reinicke, circa 1767, these ...

This beautiful Meissen Porcelain figure entitled Summer and Fall is part of the company's beloved Seasons series. The putti rest upon a rocaille-formed base holding representations o...

A crustacean is hand-painted at the center of this rare Flora Danica porcelain plate by Royal Copenhagen. While Flora Danica porcelain is best known for its realistic depictions of t...

This impressive porcelain plate by Royal Copenhagen features the firm's famed Flora Danica motif. However, rather than the native flowers more typically...

A delicate floral motif encases this rare pierced porcelain basket by the celebrated Royal Copenhagen. Crafted in the highly celebrated Flora ...

Meissen blue orchid. Art Deco soup tureen in hand-painted porcelain. Mid-20th century. Measures: 26 x 22 cm. In excellent condition Stamped. ...

Large antique Meissen soup tureen in porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th century. Measures: 34.5 x 25 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 2nd fa...

Very colorful Meissen soup tureen with flora decoration to the lid and tureen. There is small crack which is more noticeable from the inside.

C. 19th century Meissen porcelain beautiful soup tureen.

Chinese Export Famille rose porcelain soup tureen and underplate. Qianlong Period, decorated with the figure of a mahout astride an elephant and flower sprays with gold rim. The theme of this lot indicates that it was probably made for the European colonial market in India, where East Indian ships...

Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia. Pitsi porcelain soup tureen with floral decoration. Dated 1967-1974. Measures: 29 x 15.5 cm. In excellent condition. ...