Jacob Petit Antique French Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Cup & Saucer

Description: Description Antique mid-19th century French porcelain cup and saucer by Jacob Petit. Hand painted with an array of vibrant flowers and gilt trim. Marked on the underside with initials J.P. in blue underglaze. Jacob Mardochee dit Petit (1796-1865) trained as a painter in Paris, travelled to Italy, Switzerland, Germany and England where he lived and worked as a theatre set designer. After a short stint at Sevres he purchased the Baruch Weil porcelain factory in Belleville in 1830 and in 1834 at the factory in Fontainebleau where he made Rococo-style porcelain noted for its originality and vivid colors. In overall good antique condition, no chips or cracks, some light wear to the gilding and to one flower on the saucer as shown. The cup measures 4 1/2" wide including the handle, 3 3/4" diameter, stands 1 7/8" height. Saucer measures 5 5/8" diameter. About Us Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it. Wear is to be expected due to age and use. Note that the item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality, the pictures do not represent size. Please check the description for dimensions. Contact us with any questions and postage inquiries prior to purchase.

Price: 225 USD

Location: Canutillo, Texas

End Time: 2024-12-20T16:29:16.000Z

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