Tea and Liqueur Service in a Presentation Case
Manufacturer
Locré and Russinger's Manufactory
(French)
CultureFrench
OriginParis, France
Datec. 1772-1787
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; crystal; silver; silk-lined, wood and leather case
DimensionsOverall (with case closed): 14 × 34.3 × 25.4 cm (5 1/2 × 13 1/2 × 10 in.)
Overall (height with case open): 35 cm (13 3/4 in.)
MarkingsTwo crossed torches in blue. Silver hallmark of a dragonfly on spoons
DescriptionPorcelain tea service and crystal liqueur service for two in its original silk-lined wood travel case. The service is composed of two cups and saucers, a teapot, a covered sugar bowl, a creamer, two crystal decanters and cordial glasses of different sizes, a crystal funnel, four silver demitasse spoons and two tin tea caddies hidden beneath the tea cups.
Credit LineThe Pierre Karch and Mariel O'Neill-Karch Collection.
Object numberG14.4.1
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
French PorcelainStatus
On view
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