18th Century Viennese Blue and White Porcelain Dinner Plates, Set of 44

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An elegant forty-four (44) piece blue and white porcelain plates set with Floral and Insect decoration, a magnificent example of … Read more An elegant forty-four (44) piece blue and white porcelain plates set with Floral and Insect decoration, a magnificent example of refined European ceramic and Austrian craftsmanship from the late 18th century. Inspired by the timeless allure of historic Chinoiserie porcelain design, this exceptional collection of fine china tableware features a captivating hand painted floral motifs and whimsical insects float elegantly along the borders rendered in vibrant blue hues. This grand ensemble offers incredible versatility for the discerning collector. The entire forty-four piece set can be beautifully displayed as a spectacular decorative art installation mounted directly onto a dining room wall, exactly as it was presented in the historic Italian villa from which I meticulously sourced it. Alternatively, for those wishing to host sophisticated dinners, these antique porcelain plates can be configured into a flawless service for ten guests. While the dessert plates are reserved exclusively for wall display due to minor antique wear, the core tableware components are in excellent functional condition. You can confidently set an opulent table for ten people using ten perfectly matched dinner plates and ten deep soup plates, keeping the remaining pristine plates as historical replacements. The exquisite glaze and classic blue and white palette ensure that this fine porcelain plates set will serve as the crowning jewel of any formal dining room or curated curio cabinet. The scholarly value of this collection is confirmed by the underglaze marks found on the reverse of several pieces. The mark directly replicates the asymmetrical Bindenschild—the historic Austrian heraldic shield composed of a central white band on a red field—which served as the official signature of the Imperial Viennese Porcelain Manufactory from 1718 until 1864.

Accompanied by a distinctive underglaze letter S, these markings provide a fascinating point of historical interest for connoisseurs of early European fine bone china alternatives and royal Viennese styles.

The forty-four piece plates inventory is divided into the following categories: Dinner Plates: Twenty-six pieces Soup Plates: Twelve pieces Dessert Plates: Six pieces Technical Details & Condition Report: Place of Origin: Central Europe, meticulously crafted in the prestigious Imperial Vienna style. Date of Manufacture: Circa late eighteenth century to early nineteenth century. Materials and Techniques: High-fired fine porcelain with hand-painted underglaze and overglaze pigments.

Dimensions: Diameters range from a delicate21 cm for the dessert plates to 24 cm for the dinner plates.

Condition Report: The service is in excellent antique condition overall, maintaining a brilliant glaze and crisp decorative details. The ten dinner plates and ten soup plates chosen for the active table configuration are free of structural cracks or major damage. As explicitly noted, the six dessert plates display small rim chips and sbeccature, which add authentic historical character and render them perfect for wall hanging or cabinet display rather than active dining use. See less