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Edmé Samson & Cie Pair of Armorial Porcelain Plates, Paris, C.1890
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Edmé Samson & Cie Pair of Armorial Porcelain Plates, Paris, C.1890

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

Produced by Edmé Samson & Cie, Paris, around 1890, this fine pair of armorial porcelain plates belongs to the firm's highly regarded series inspired by eighteenth-century Chinese Export porcelain.

Each plate is moulded with shaped cartouches and enriched with raised bianco-sopra-bianco ornament, finely painted famille rose enamels and delicate gilding. The decoration combines Chinese Export taste with the refined Historicist style favoured by European collectors during the late nineteenth century.

The central armorial achievement comprises an azure shield bearing a golden lion, supported by a wolf and lion, surmounted by a crest with an arm holding an arrow. The motto FORTIS IN BELLO appears on a pink scroll beneath. The heraldry is most likely associated with the Irish-Norman Cantillon family of Ballyheigue.

The reverse carries Samson's characteristic iron-red pseudo-Chinese mark. Internationally renowned for museum-quality reproductions, the Paris manufactory developed a distinctive hard-paste porcelain body closely imitating antique Chinese Export wares. Originally intended to replace damaged pieces in historic services, Samson porcelains have become highly collectable in their own right.

A particularly appealing pair, combining decorative quality, heraldic significance and one of the best-known names in nineteenth-century French porcelain.

Measurements

Plate 1: Diameter 23.1 cm (9.09″), height 2.7 cm (1.06″), weight 360 g.

Plate 2: Diameter 23.1 cm (9.09″), height 2.7 cm (1.06″), weight 387 g.

Condition

Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks or restoration. Minor wear to the gilding consistent with age. Both plates display exceptionally well and retain fresh enamels and strong gilding.

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling and secure postage.

Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.7cm (1.06")
Width
23.1cm (9.09")
Depth
23.1cm (9.09")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Samson Armorial Porcelain Plates to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221241
Dealers Internal Reference
B1790
Description
Produced by Edmé Samson & Cie, Paris, around 1890, this fine pair of armorial porcelain plates belongs to the firm's highly regarded series inspired by eighteenth-century Chinese Export porcelain.
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Each plate is moulded with shaped cartouches and enriched with raised bianco-sopra-bianco ornament, finely painted famille rose enamels and delicate gilding.
Ritas Bazaar

The decoration combines Chinese Export taste with the refined Historicist style favoured by European collectors during the late nineteenth century.

fig 1. A pair of circular white porcelain plates featuring a central coat of arms, hand-painted floral sprays, raised enamel details, and gilded rims.
fig 1. Edmé Samson & Cie Pair of Armorial Porcelain Plates, Paris, C.1890

The central armorial achievement comprises an azure shield bearing a golden lion, supported by a wolf and lion, surmounted by a crest with an arm holding an arrow. The motto FORTIS IN BELLO appears on a pink scroll beneath. The heraldry is most likely associated with the Irish-Norman Cantillon family of Ballyheigue.

fig 2. A pair of circular white porcelain plates featuring a central coat of arms, hand-painted floral sprays, raised enamel details, and gilded rims.
fig 2. Edmé Samson & Cie Pair of Armorial Porcelain Plates, Paris, C.1890

The reverse carries Samson's characteristic iron-red pseudo-Chinese mark. Internationally renowned for museum-quality reproductions, the Paris manufactory developed a distinctive hard-paste porcelain body closely imitating antique Chinese Export wares. Originally intended to replace damaged pieces in historic services, Samson porcelains have become highly collectable in their own right.

fig 3. A pair of circular white porcelain plates featuring a central coat of arms, hand-painted floral sprays, raised enamel details, and gilded rims.
fig 3. Edmé Samson & Cie Pair of Armorial Porcelain Plates, Paris, C.1890

A particularly appealing pair, combining decorative quality, heraldic significance and one of the best-known names in nineteenth-century French porcelain.

Measurements

Plate 1: Diameter 23.1 cm (9.09″), height 2.7 cm (1.06″), weight 360 g.

fig 4. A pair of circular white porcelain plates featuring a central coat of arms, hand-painted floral sprays, raised enamel details, and gilded rims.
fig 4. Edmé Samson & Cie Pair of Armorial Porcelain Plates, Paris, C.1890

Plate 2: Diameter 23.1 cm (9.09″), height 2.7 cm (1.06″), weight 387 g.

Condition

Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks or restoration. Minor wear to the gilding consistent with age. Both plates display exceptionally well and retain fresh enamels and strong gilding.

fig 5. A pair of circular white porcelain plates featuring a central coat of arms, hand-painted floral sprays, raised enamel details, and gilded rims.
fig 5. Edmé Samson & Cie Pair of Armorial Porcelain Plates, Paris, C.1890

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling and secure postage.

Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Height
2.7cm (1.06")
Width
23.1cm (9.09")
Depth
23.1cm (9.09")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Samson Armorial Porcelain Plates to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221241
Dealers Internal Ref
B1790
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Archive I A pair of circular white porcelain plates featuring a central coat of arms, hand-painted floral sprays, raised enamel details, and gilded rims.

Edmé Samson & Cie Pair of Armorial Porcelain Plates, Paris, C.1890

Archive II A pair of circular white porcelain plates featuring a central coat of arms, hand-painted floral sprays, raised enamel details, and gilded rims. View II
Archive III A pair of circular white porcelain plates featuring a central coat of arms, hand-painted floral sprays, raised enamel details, and gilded rims. View III
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Archive V A pair of circular white porcelain plates featuring a central coat of arms, hand-painted floral sprays, raised enamel details, and gilded rims. View V
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A pair of circular white porcelain plates featuring a central coat of arms, hand-painted floral sprays, raised enamel details, and gilded rims.
Edmé Samson & Cie Pair of Armorial Porcelain Plates, Paris, c.1890
Ref: SA1221241
A pair of circular white porcelain plates featuring a central coat of arms, hand-painted floral sprays, raised enamel details, and gilded rims.
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  • ObjectDecorative Plates
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gilt
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsCoat of arms, Floral sprays, Gilded rim, Raised enamel
  • SizeH 2.7 cm (1 in) x W 23.1 cm (9 in) x D 23.1 cm (9 in)

Produced by Edmé Samson & Cie in Paris around 1890, this pair of Victorian armorial porcelain plates demonstrates the 19th-century French Historicist style inspired by eighteenth-century Chinese Export porcelain. Each circular white porcelain plate has a diameter of 23.1 cm and a height of 2.7 cm, decorated with hand-painted famille rose enamels, raised bianco-sopra-bianco ornament, and delicate gilding on the shaped rims. The central armorial achievement features an azure shield with a golden lion, supported by a wolf and a lion, with a crest of an arm holding an arrow and a pink scroll bearing the motto FORTIS IN BELLO. The pieces exhibit shaped cartouches, iron-red pseudo-Chinese marks on the reverse, and minor wear to the gilding. Suitable for display on a sideboard top in a dining room or drawing room, these plates bring a refined decorative quality to a home. They integrate easily into traditional interiors, complementing established collections of European ceramics or period table settings. The durable hard-paste porcelain body and crisp polychrome palette ensure they function as striking decorative accents when arranged on stands or flat surfaces within a residential interior.

FAQs

Armorial porcelain refers to fine ceramic plates or service wares customized with a family coat of arms, crest, or heraldic motto. Originating in East Asia for European export, these pieces were later produced by prominent European manufacturers for nobility and wealthy collectors.

These items are crafted from hard-paste porcelain, finished with an overglaze enamel decoration and burnished gold leaf trimming. The raised white details are achieved through specialised enamelling techniques applied prior to firing.

Samson of Paris pieces frequently feature maker marks mimicking historic factories alongside a distinct hard-paste glaze quality. Hand-painted heraldic heraldry, precise enamel detailing, and high-quality gilding typical of late nineteenth-century French manufacturing also signal authenticity.

Plates can be mounted on a feature wall using wire hangers to create a structured gallery display or set upright on plate stands atop a sideboard or within a glazed cabinet to add historical context to a room.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a clean ostrich feather duster. Avoid abrasive sponges, chemical detergents, and immersion in water, as moisture can compromise fragile overglaze enamels and gilded rims over time.
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