Limoges chocolate service is comprised of six cups, six saucers, one chocolate pot and one porcelain serving tray. All pieces have an applied gilt pattern of flowers and vines. Chocolate pot has a wavy rim and ornate handle. Lid has a flower bud finial. Measures apprx 10" H x 9" W. Small cups have a delicately waving base and measure apprx 3" H x 3" W. Saucers measure apprx 4-1/2" in diameter. Tray measures apprx 18" in diameter. All pieces are marked in green on verso "Limoges, France" with the image of an anchor.
Kaolin, the fine white clay essential to porcelain making, was discovered about 18 miles southwest of Limoges at St. Yrieix in 1765. The first porcelain factory in Limoges was established 6 years later in 1771. Within a few years, the factory became a brach of the royal manufacture at Sevres; porcelain blanks produced at Limoges during this period were decorated at Sevres. Production stopped in 1791 but was revived in 1797.
300/500 Sold $517.50
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