French “Porcelaine Parlante” Coffee and Tea Service
Rare French Vieux Paris porcelain service from the second half of the 19th century, decorated in Empire style with sentimental inscriptions. Includes two coffee pots and eight cups with saucers, each bearing gold inscriptions of affection, virtue, and remembrance.
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Description
This rare French porcelain service belongs to the tradition of porcelaine parlante, where objects carry words and sentiments as part of their decoration. The clean white glaze, elegant Empire-inspired forms, and gold-lettered messages give the set both visual refinement and emotional meaning.
The service includes two coffee pots and eight cups with saucers, each inscribed with words such as Amour, Amitié, Santé, and Doux Souvenir. With no visible maker’s mark, it reflects the character often associated with Vieux Paris porcelain from the 19th century, making it especially appealing to collectors of French decorative arts.
Details
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Origin: France
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Period: 1850–1890
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Manufacture: Vieux Paris
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Style: Empire
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Type: Coffee and tea service
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Decoration: Hand-painted floral motifs, gold inscriptions
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Composition: 2 coffee pots, 8 cups with saucers
Dimensions
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Large coffee pot: 1500 ml, 28 cm high
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Small coffee pot: 900 ml, 22 cm high
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Cups: 150 ml, 6.9 cm high, 7.4 cm diameter
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Saucers: 13 cm diameter
| size | chest(in.) | waist(in.) | hips(in.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34-36 | 27-29 | 34.5-36.5 |
| S | 36-38 | 29-31 | 36.5-38.5 |
| M | 38-40 | 31-33 | 38.5-40.5 |
| L | 40-42 | 33-36 | 40.5-43.5 |
| XL | 42-45 | 36-40 | 43.5-47.5 |
| XXL | 45-48 | 40-44 | 47.5-51.5 |
