Elegant Gold-plated polychrome plower decoration. XIX century

This beautiful porcelain jug is coming from the well known William Guerin service from Limoges.This porcelain reminds us of the good old days during the industrial revolution where families cared about the Art of the table.This jug will fit well into you table service to use for special reception. – In 1872, the french family Solal has expanded it’s way of living thanks to the new economical and societal context created by the industrial revolution. Therefore, the family decided to invest in a 140 pieces William Guerin service table from Limoges in which was this jug. At this time, families started to attached value to the art of the table : art of objects, art of manners, sharing long moments in family and transmission of values.

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