A Sevres Porcelain Soup Plate (assiette a potage) 1793

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A Sevres Porcelain Soup Plate (assiette a potage) 1793Description. Dating from 1793, shortly after the French Revolution. The plate was made during the Reign Of Terror. It is a slightly incredible thought that a piece is beautiful and extravagant as this could be made at such a time. Superbly painted, with central flower spray. The rim with sprays of pink roses, yellow jasmine and convolvulus, within blue bands edged with gilt detail. Interlaced 'L's' enclosing PP Year mark for 1793, Artist's mark P' for

Asymmetrical beehive mark

Gilder's mark 21 for James Hill

Decorated with a superbly moulded border floral pattern of c-scrolls

Simple gilt border

by virtue of the manner in which the cartouche surrounding the print is organised

A lovely item

It is painted with floral festoons

dating from 1795-1807

We are selling 3 cups in this pattern

8cm in diameter

commensurate with age and use

but elegant