Early 20th Century Pair Famille Rose Armorial Porcelain Vases by Samson of Paris

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An impressive pair of porcelain vases
Decorated by hand in the traditions of the Famille Rose Chinese porcelain, with central … Read more An impressive pair of porcelain vases
Decorated by hand in the traditions of the Famille Rose Chinese porcelain, with central coats of arms at one side and lavish floral arrangements at the other
Gilt highlighting ribbons
Faceted bulbous barber bottle shape on octagonal base
The arms are flanged by greyhound dogs, a quartered shield with Latin motto: Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense ( Shame on anyone who things ill of it)
The banner under it bears a logo "Francas non fletes" (a possible intentional misspelling of the popular heraldry moto "Frangas non Flectas" ( You may break me, but you shall not bend me)
Made by Samson of Paris copy of the traditional Chinese export armorial porcelain from the 18th century
The firm of Samson et Cie, was founded in Paris in 1845 by Edme Samson (1810-1891) originally specializing in the production of good quality copies of porcelain pieces in museums and renowned private collections. The firm did not set out to pass off the reproductions as originals, as they were distinctly marked with the Samson mark, and also sometimes also with the mark of the factory that was being reproduced. Some of the reproductions were of such high quality they have been mistaken for, or passed off as being originals of the copied factory. Chelsea, Meissen, Sevres, Worcester, Derby, and Chinese Export porcelain are some of the wares that have been reproduced. Edme's son Emile Samson (1837-1913) joined the family business when it moved to larger premises outside of Paris in the 1860's
Circa late 19th / early 20th century
Measurements: Approximately 13" tall x 6.75" widest diameter (across)
the pair weighs 6 lbs.
Condition: Very Good overall. A hardly noticeable professional repair of a possible flake at the base of one. Please see photos. See less