Fismes, Vernon (vpf), Porcelain Tea Service, Minton, Sarreguemines

Rare old porcelain tea service enhanced with a brush from the FISMES factory "VERNON PÈRE FILS et COMPAGNIE" whose production is from 07/01/1856 to 07/05/1859.
Decor n° 970 called “CHINISH VASE” predominantly pink.
Comprising:
- 1 teapot
- 1 milk jug
- 1 sugar bowl
- 11 tea cups and their saucer
Signed VPF et Cie in red with for certain pieces the indication of the decor number 970. One cup is not signed.
Very good condition without chips, scratches, cracks or restoration.
A small original star-shaped bubble that does not pass through inside the sugar bowl (see photo).
Very clear porcelain, Very bright and luminous colors.
Some small cooking black spots characteristic of the production of the time.
Dimensions:
Diameter of the cup without handle 8.2 cm
Height of the cup 4.5 cm
Diameter of the saucer 14.2 cm
Length of the teapot from the spout to the handle 23 cm
Height of the teapot 14.5 cm
Diameter of the teapot 15 cm
Length of the milk jug from the handle to the spout 11 cm
Height of the milk jug 14 cm
Diameter of the milk jug 9 cm
Length of the sugar bowl from one handle to the other 14 cm
Height of the sugar bowl 14, 5 cm
Diameter of the sugar bowl 12.5 cm
Presented in Bernard RICHARD's book "The faience and porcelain factory of Fismes (1852-1861)" see behind photo.