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Lovely French Paris Porcelain Custard Cup & Cover C.1870 (Pot À Crème)
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Lovely French Paris Porcelain Custard Cup & Cover C.1870 (Pot À Crème)

19th century
Sold 25 November 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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A very pretty antique French porcelain custard cup and cover of wide, round bellied form with a finely modelled scrolled handle. The domed cover has an applied flower bud knop with delicately shaped leaves and stem. Decorated to the edge of the cover and around the top of the cup with a waving gilt leaved vine with small blue enamel flower buds. Small gilt and blue enamel flowers are dotted around the belly and over the top of the cover. The knop is picked out in gilt and the rims and handle are also trimmed in gilt. An incised cross is marked to the base. Paris, c.1870.

It measures 7.5cm (3") high (5cm (2 1/8") to the rim) and 6.5cm (2 1/2") wide across the belly.

In truly excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration and minimal handling wear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this French Porcelain Pot Creme to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181117
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1908
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Description
A very pretty antique French porcelain custard cup and cover of wide, round bellied form with a finely modelled scrolled handle. The domed cover has an applied flower bud knop with delicately shaped leaves and stem.
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Decorated to the edge of the cover and around the top of the cup with a waving gilt leaved vine with small blue enamel flower buds.
The Fancy Fox

Small gilt and blue enamel flowers are dotted around the belly and over the top of the cover. The knop is picked out in gilt and the rims and handle are also trimmed in gilt. An incised cross is marked to the base. Paris, c.1870.

It measures 7.5cm (3") high (5cm (2 1/8") to the rim) and 6.5cm (2 1/2") wide across the belly.

In truly excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration and minimal handling wear.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this French Porcelain Pot Creme to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181117
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1908
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Lovely French Paris Porcelain Custard Cup & Cover C.1870 (Pot À Crème)

Archive II A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View II
Archive III A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View III
Archive IV A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View IV
Archive V A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View V
Archive VI A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View VI
Archive VII A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View VII
Archive VIII A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View VIII
Archive IX A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View IX
Archive X A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View X
Archive XI A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View XI
Archive XII A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View XII
Archive XIII A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim. View XIII
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A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim.
Lovely French Paris Porcelain Custard Cup & Cover c.1870 (Pot à Crème)
Ref: SA1181117
A small white porcelain pot de creme with a matching lid, decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprays and gilt trim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Second Empire
  • MaterialHard-paste porcelain, gilt gold, enamel
  • ColourWhite, blue, gold
  • MotifsFloral sprays, Gilt highlights, sculpted lid finial, Loop handle
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Paris porcelain refers to various independent workshops and decoration studios operating in and around Paris from the late 18th century through the 19th century, known for high artistic quality and diverse stylistic influences.

These small serving vessels were traditionally crafted from hard-paste porcelain, meticulously hand-thrown or moulded, and hand-painted with detailed enamel motifs often accented with gilded highlights.

Authenticity is determined by examining the paste body, glaze consistency, hand-painted details, wear patterns on the base, and occasionally faint manufacturer stencils or incised marks characteristic of the period.

Small antique ceramic pieces add a layer of history and curated detail when displayed within glass cabinets, styled on open shelving, or used as refined decorative accents on mantelpieces.

Antique porcelain should be washed gently by hand using mild detergent and warm water, avoiding harsh abrasives, ultrasonic cleaners, or prolonged soaking to protect delicate gilding and hand-painted surfaces.
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