TEA SERVICE, SEVRES AND CHATEAU DES TUILERIES BRANDS

A "tête-à-tête" porcelain tea service Louis-Philippe within a laurel wreath tied with a bow. It comprises a tray, a teapot, two cups with saucers, a milk jug, and a sugar bowl. The pieces are decorated in polychrome with two cherubs amidst clouds and bouquets of flowers against a sky-blue background. Gold-painted ivy friezes enhance this beautiful decoration in the Sèvres style . The handles and spouts are entirely gilt. This service can also be used as a coffee service. Circa 1850.

The set is presented in its original box. All the porcelain pieces bear the apocryphal mark of Sèvres and the Tuileries Palace:

- Manufacturing marks: "S.40", "S.41" and "S.36"

- Decoration mark: "Sèvres 1844"

- Red stamp "Château des Tuileries" surmounted by a crown.

Dimensions of the teapot and lid: H: 16cm, D: 14cm, W: 10cm.
Dimensions of the sugar bowl and lid: H: 13cm, W: 12cm, D: 11cm.
Dimensions of the milk jug: H: 10cm, D: 10cm, W: 8cm.
Dimensions of the cup: H: 6.5cm, W: 9cm, D: 7cm.
Dimensions of the saucer: D: 12.5cm.
Dimensions of the tray: W: 30cm, D: 30cm, H: 2.5cm

Condition report : in good overall condition, the tray with slight wear to the gold.