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Rare Edme Samson of Paris Porcelain Neptune Bonbonniere C.1870
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Rare Edme Samson of Paris Porcelain Neptune Bonbonniere C.1870

19th century
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A superb porcelain bonbonniere, finely modelled as the god Neptune, after a Meissen original modelled by Kaendler. Beautifully detailed and very carefully painted. It is mounted with a gilt metal hinged cover. Made by the Samson et Cie factory in Paris, marked with the underglaze blue star mark to the neck. c.1870.

It measures 7.5cm (2 3/8") high and 6cm (2 3/8") by 5cm (2 1/2") wide.

In excellent condition, there is a just small glaze loss to one facet at the back of the crown that has been professionally re-gilded. No other damage, repair or restoration. Very minor handling wear, there is just a tiny bit of wear to the gilt on the crown in a couple of places, but the enamels are all excellent. The gilt cover has slight tarnishing to the outside.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this Samson Porcelain Neptune Bonbonniere to the 19th Century.

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SA1186436
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1922
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Description
A superb porcelain bonbonniere, finely modelled as the god Neptune, after a Meissen original modelled by Kaendler. Beautifully detailed and very carefully painted. It is mounted with a gilt metal hinged cover. Made by the Samson et Cie factory in Paris, marked with the underglaze blue star mark to the neck. c.1870.
fig 1. A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base.
fig 1. Rare Edme Samson of Paris Porcelain Neptune Bonbonniere C.1870

It measures 7.5cm (2 3/8") high and 6cm (2 3/8") by 5cm (2 1/2") wide.

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In excellent condition, there is a just small glaze loss to one facet at the back of the crown that has been professionally re-gilded.
The Fancy Fox

No other damage, repair or restoration. Very minor handling wear, there is just a tiny bit of wear to the gilt on the crown in a couple of places, but the enamels are all excellent. The gilt cover has slight tarnishing to the outside.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Samson Porcelain Neptune Bonbonniere to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186436
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1922
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Archive I A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base.

Rare Edme Samson of Paris Porcelain Neptune Bonbonniere C.1870

Archive II A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base. View II
Archive III A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base. View III
Archive IV A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base. View IV
Archive V A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base. View V
Archive VI A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base. View VI
Archive VII A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base. View VII
Archive VIII A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base. View VIII
Archive IX A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base. View IX
Archive X A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base. View X
Archive XI A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base. View XI
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A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base.
Rare Edme Samson Of Paris Porcelain Neptune Bonbonniere c.1870
Ref: SA1186436
A French porcelain bonbonniere crafted in the shape of the bearded god Neptune with a gilt crown and mounted on a brass rim base.
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A bonbonniere is a small decorative box or container created during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to store sweetmeats, comfits, or small personal items.

These small vessels were typically crafted from hand-painted hard-paste porcelain and fitted with chased gilt-metal or brass mounts and hinges.

Authentic Samson ceramics display fine hard-paste porcelain composition with detailed hand-painted enamelling, often bearing marks that imitate earlier European factories alongside Samsons own markings.

Small figurative bonbonnieres can be displayed inside a glass vitrine, positioned atop a stack of art volumes, or arranged on a console table as part of a curated vignette.

Dust the item using a soft horsehair brush or dry microfibre cloth, keeping the piece away from direct moisture to protect the metal mounts from oxidisation.
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