"Tripod Milk Pot In Sevres Soft Porcelain - Ep. 18th Century"
Circular in shape with lobes, resting on a slight heel. The presentation is more or less hollow, depending on the purpose of the plate. This one is slightly flat. The bottom, called the "basin", is surrounded by a more or less curved descent (or fall), bordered by a crown called the "wing" by manufacturers or "marli" in goldsmithing. The breakfast milk jug appeared in the 18th century. It is used for serving milk or milk cream which is mixed with coffee, tea or chocolate. It generally comes in 3 sizes and belongs to a lunch service. Its appearance is stable and comfortable. The cutting of the edge, the birth of the handle and its attachment as well as its three feet are delicate. SOFT porcelain White background with polychrome decoration of barbel flowers. Gold wolf teeth on the edges. Gold highlights on the feet and handle. Dimensions: High. 12 cm - Length. 11.7 Cm, Mark(s): Painted with a brush in blue with the double "L" - Date letter "dd" for 1788 Decorator's mark "ML" for MADAME BUREL, Marie-Jeanne-Barbe Condition: VERY GOOD CONDITION - Tiny small jump enamel taken up on the upper edge (Invisible to the eye), Period: 18th - Louis XVI, Observation(s): tiny wear from use. PAYMENT and TRANSPORT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED via PAYPAL / LYDIA / CB in VAD (distance selling) or by CHECK. PACKAGES WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 4 DAYS. COMBINED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IF MULTIPLE ITEMS PURCHASED.