A set of two porcelain serving dishes – Escalier de Cristal*, Paris – hunting scene with gold highlights
A beautiful set comprising two white porcelain serving pieces with scalloped rims and openwork handles, entirely gilded:
• 1 large oval platter with two handles
• 1 round platter with two handles
The decoration, executed in black monochrome in an engraved style, depicts animal scenes (hares/game, a dog, a marsh landscape with reeds), with elegant gold highlights on the grasses and a gold border outlining the rim.
On the reverse, there is a circular stamp “ESCALIER DE CRISTAL – PARIS” (the address “1 rue Aubert” is legible), as well as a second, more faded ink mark.
Condition: good overall condition, slight wear to the gilding, minor chips.
Dimensions:
• Oval platter: L.34cm x W.22cm
• Round platter: L.27cm x W.24cm
Refined decorative pieces, ideal for a serving table or a collection related to Parisian houses.
France, 19th century
The Maison de l’Escalier de Cristal (House of the Crystal Staircase) was a major Parisian firm of the 19th century, famous for its luxury and decorative art objects. It primarily sold and produced furniture, bronzes, glassware, and porcelain, often of exquisite quality. Its name comes from a crystal-adorned staircase in its boutique in the Palais-Royal in Paris, which impressed visitors. Today, it is a major reference for 19th-century French decorative arts.
Ref: B12A6DZK67
| Style | Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Porcelain shaped pieces of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Porcelain shaped pieces 19th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Artist | Escalier de cristal |
| Materials | Porcelain |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
| Location | 06400, Cannes, France |
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