19th Century French Old Paris Porcelain Reticulated Pedestal Compote - Pink & Gold

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A mid-to-late 19th-century French "Old Paris" (Vieux Paris) porcelain pedestal compote or corbeille fruit basket. This striking centerpiece features a … Read more A mid-to-late 19th-century French "Old Paris" (Vieux Paris) porcelain pedestal compote or corbeille fruit basket. This striking centerpiece features a brilliant white porcelain body with a beautifully hand-crafted openwork latticework / reticulated basket bowl, accented by scalloped edges and hand-applied gold gilt framing the openwork curves.
The elegant fluted pedestal stem and bowl are set off by two delicate, hand-painted bands in a soft rose-pink palette. True to its authentic period construction, the bowl and footed base are secured together internally by its original aged metal threaded rod and wingnut hardware. An exceptional, romantic addition to a traditional tabletop, buffet decoration, or grand millennial vignette.
• Origin: France
• Period: Circa 1860–1880
• Materials: Porcelain, metal hardware, hand-applied gilt, and enamel
• Condition: Very good antique condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Features age-appropriate surface wear to the gold gilding as expected with pieces of this era.
• Dimensions: 7.5" H × 8.75" Diameter See less