Exquisite unmarked Vieux Paris shell dish, hand-painted floral bouquet, apricot-pink rim, and gilt accents. Decorative, collectible 19th-century French porcelain.

Antique Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Shell Dish, 19th-Century Floral Bouquet with Gilt Accents, Apricot-Pink Rim

$228.00
$228.00
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Exquisite unmarked Vieux Paris shell dish, hand-painted floral bouquet, apricot-pink rim, and gilt accents. Decorative, collectible 19th-century French porcelain.
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  • Antique Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Shell Dish, 19th-Century Floral Bouquet with Gilt Accents, Apricot-Pink Rim
Antique Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Shell Dish, 19th-Century Floral Bouquet with Gilt Accents, Apricot-Pink Rim

Antique Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Shell Dish, 19th-Century Floral Bouquet with Gilt Accents, Apricot-Pink Rim

$228.00
$228.00
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A charming and increasingly rare 19th-century Vieux Paris porcelain shell dish, adorned with a hand-painted floral bouquet at its center and a soft apricot-pink rim with delicate gilt highlights. Originally designed as a relish or condiment dish, this piece would have elegantly held cornichons, nuts, or small delicacies at a French dining table. Today, it shines as a decorative display piece, embodying the artistry and refinement of Vieux Paris porcelain. Though unmarked, its style evokes the finest Parisian workshops, such as Jacob Petit and Dihl & Guérhard, active in the 19th century.

Time has kissed the gilt and apricot rim, allowing a soft, antique patina to emerge that speaks to the dish’s storied 19th-century history, please enlarge the photos to see. Perfect if you collect French antiques, hand-painted porcelain, or fine decorative arts, this shell dish is a rare and elegant example of 19th-century French tableware artistry.

Complimentary U.S. shipping included.

  • Measures 10-1/4" x 5-3/4" x 2"h.
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Shipping & Delivery

Each order is carefully prepared, wrapped, and packed in-house with attention to detail to ensure a safe and beautiful arrival. Fragile antiques and decorative items receive additional care in preparation and packaging. Multiple-item orders may ship separately. Packages are sent via UPS or USPS Priority Mail, selected based on the size and weight of each order.

Shipping is calculated as follows:

$0 – $45.00 = $9.00
$45.01 – $65.00 = $12.00
$65.01 – $90.00 = $15.00
$90.01 – $125.00 = $18.00
$125.01 – $149.00 = $24.00

Complimentary shipping is included on all U.S. orders over $150.

Please note: We are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes.
Collector’s Notes.

During the 19th century, Parisian workshops such as Jacob Petit and Dihl & Guérhard created pieces that now define Vieux Paris porcelain. Shell-shaped dishes like this one were prized for hand-painted floral decoration, gilt accents, and refined design, and remain increasingly difficult to find. This dish exemplifies the finest artistry of the period, a delightful and highly collectible example for antique porcelain enthusiasts.

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