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Old Paris Empire Style Porcelain Vase, France, C. 1820
Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Old Paris Empire Style Porcelain Vase, France, C. 1820

19th century
Description

A refined Paris porcelain amphora on a square plinth, decorated in the Neoclassical Empire taste. The ovoid body rests on a stepped, fire-gilt socle, flanked by upright handles with rosette terminals. Deep cobalt bands alternate with burnished and matte gilding, floral enamelled garlands, scrollwork and guilloche borders. Typical Paris hard-paste body of the Restauration period.

Unmarked, in keeping with independent ateliers; comparable examples by Dihl et Guérhard and Darte Frères, and related to early Jacob Petit designs.

Measurements

• Height: 24.5 cm (9.65?)

• Width: 14 cm (5.51?)

• Depth: 10 cm (3.94?)

• Weight: 734 g

Condition

Gilding shows gentle, honest wear on edges and base; traces of an old fitting visible beneath. UV examination confirms no cracks or restorations. An elegant and well-proportioned piece of Old Paris porcelain with excellent decorative appeal.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Old Paris Porcelain Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175791
Dealers Internal Reference
B1462
Description
A refined Paris porcelain amphora on a square plinth, decorated in the Neoclassical Empire taste.
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The ovoid body rests on a stepped, fire-gilt socle, flanked by upright handles with rosette terminals.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Deep cobalt bands alternate with burnished and matte gilding, floral enamelled garlands, scrollwork and guilloche borders. Typical Paris hard-paste body of the Restauration period.

fig 1. An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base.
fig 1. Old Paris Empire Style Porcelain Vase, France, C. 1820

Unmarked, in keeping with independent ateliers; comparable examples by Dihl et Guérhard and Darte Frères, and related to early Jacob Petit designs.

Measurements

• Height: 24.5 cm (9.65?)

• Width: 14 cm (5.51?)

fig 2. An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base.
fig 2. Old Paris Empire Style Porcelain Vase, France, C. 1820

• Depth: 10 cm (3.94?)

• Weight: 734 g

Condition

Gilding shows gentle, honest wear on edges and base; traces of an old fitting visible beneath. UV examination confirms no cracks or restorations. An elegant and well-proportioned piece of Old Paris porcelain with excellent decorative appeal.

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Professional, secure packing.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Old Paris Porcelain Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175791
Dealers Internal Ref
B1462
Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Archive I An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base.

Old Paris Empire Style Porcelain Vase, France, c. 1820

Archive II An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base. View II
Archive III An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base. View III
Archive IV An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base. View IV
Archive V An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base. View V
Archive VI An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base. View IX
Archive X An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base. View X
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An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base.
Old Paris Empire Style Porcelain Vase, France, c. 1820
Ref: SA1175791
An antique French Empire style white porcelain urn featuring gilded scroll handles, polychrome floral decoration, cobalt blue borders, and a gold pedestal base.
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Old Paris porcelain, or Vieux Paris, refers to hard-paste porcelain produced by independent artisanal workshops operating in and around Paris from the late 18th century through the mid-19th century. During the Empire period, pieces were characterised by Neoclassical amphora forms, heavy gold leaf gilding, bold cobalt accents, and detailed hand-painted floral or classical motifs.

These pieces were crafted from hard-paste porcelain, thrown or mould-cast, and fired at high temperatures. Surface decoration involved hand-enameling for polychrome motifs alongside hand-applied mercury gilded accents, which were burnished using agate stones to create a reflective metallic surface.

Authentic 19th-century Old Paris porcelain frequently lacks maker marks, as many smaller Parisian decorating studios did not mark their wares. Identification relies on physical traits such as hand-burnished gilding wear, precise enamel work, weight consistent with hard-paste porcelain, and Neoclassical urn forms supported on square plinths.

Position the vase as a focal feature on a mantelpiece, marble console table, or sideboard. Pairing the piece with contemporary artwork or structured greenery creates a balanced visual contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean modern lines.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a camel-hair brush to protect the gilded layer. Avoid immersion in water, abrasive scrubbing, or chemical cleaning solutions, as these will remove original overglaze enamels and delicate leaf gilding.
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