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Samson À Paris – Porcelain Jewel Box, After Sèvres, C. 1850

19th century
Sold 19 October 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
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A large and finely painted Paris porcelain trinket box, attributed to the Samson manufactory, circa 1850. Made in imitation of Louis XV period Sèvres snuff boxes, this example displays a distinctive rococo serpentine form with gilt-bronze mount. The lid is painted in vibrant enamels with a central urn of fruit flanked by floral garlands, butterflies, and scrolling blue acanthus motifs. The sides are adorned with birds and flowers amidst flowing ribbons. The interior is glazed white.

The underside bears the Samson mark — a blue pseudo-monogram resembling “A” within a loop, above a purple “K”. This mark is recorded as a known variant used by Edmé Samson’s workshop, which specialised in 18th-century revival wares for the collector market.

Comparable examples are held in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, and illustrated in G. de Bellaigue, Les Samson – Imitateurs d’Art, 1980. Plate 45 of this publication shows a related box in similar style and decoration.

Dimensions: H 5 cm, L 12.5 cm, W 4.1 cm. Weight: 160 grams.

Condition: Enamels and gilding in excellent condition with no scuffing to decoration. Minor wear to gilt mount and small gap between metal and porcelain on one side. Closes tightly, opens well.

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.

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Samson Paris Porcelain Box to the 1850s.

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Description
A large and finely painted Paris porcelain trinket box, attributed to the Samson manufactory, circa 1850.
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Made in imitation of Louis XV period Sèvres snuff boxes, this example displays a distinctive rococo serpentine form with gilt-bronze mount.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The lid is painted in vibrant enamels with a central urn of fruit flanked by floral garlands, butterflies, and scrolling blue acanthus motifs. The sides are adorned with birds and flowers amidst flowing ribbons. The interior is glazed white.

fig 1. An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts.
fig 1. Samson À Paris – Porcelain Jewel Box, After Sèvres, C. 1850

The underside bears the Samson mark — a blue pseudo-monogram resembling “A” within a loop, above a purple “K”. This mark is recorded as a known variant used by Edmé Samson’s workshop, which specialised in 18th-century revival wares for the collector market.

fig 2. An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts.
fig 2. Samson À Paris – Porcelain Jewel Box, After Sèvres, C. 1850

Comparable examples are held in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, and illustrated in G. de Bellaigue, Les Samson – Imitateurs d’Art, 1980. Plate 45 of this publication shows a related box in similar style and decoration.

fig 3. An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts.
fig 3. Samson À Paris – Porcelain Jewel Box, After Sèvres, C. 1850

Dimensions: H 5 cm, L 12.5 cm, W 4.1 cm. Weight: 160 grams.

Condition: Enamels and gilding in excellent condition with no scuffing to decoration. Minor wear to gilt mount and small gap between metal and porcelain on one side. Closes tightly, opens well.

fig 4. An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts.
fig 4. Samson À Paris – Porcelain Jewel Box, After Sèvres, C. 1850

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.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Samson Paris Porcelain Box to the 1850s.

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Archive I An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts. View II
Archive III An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts. View III
Archive IV An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts. View IV
Archive V An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts. View V
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Archive VIII An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts. View VIII
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Archive XIII An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts. View XIII
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An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts.
Samson à Paris – Porcelain Jewel Box, After Sèvres, c. 1850
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An oblong white porcelain trinket box decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, birds, blue scrolls, and gilt brass mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Revival
  • MaterialPorcelain, gilt brass
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted florals, Polychrome birds, Gilded scrollwork, Brass mounts

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Established in Paris during the nineteenth century by Edme Samson, the factory became renowned for producing high-quality replicas and interpretations of historic European ceramics from factories such as Sevres, Meissen, and Chelsea.

These pieces are crafted from hard-paste porcelain, featuring hand-painted enamel polychrome decoration, often accented with gilding and fitted with cast brass or bronze mounts.

Authenticity is typically verified through characteristic factory marks, which often imitated earlier historic marks but included subtle variations or artist initials, alongside the distinctive quality of the enamel painting and paste.

They serve as sophisticated decorative accents when placed on a mantelpiece, dressing table, or bookshelf, adding a touch of historical colour and craftsmanship to contemporary settings.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. Avoid using water, chemical cleaners, or abrasive materials, particularly around gilded areas and metal mounts to prevent wear.
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