A beautiful pair of 19th-century French porcelain dishes, delicately molded in a sculptural shell form and finished with hand-applied gilt decoration.
The combination of crisp white porcelain, softly undulating shell shapes and time-worn gold detailing gives these pieces an elegance that feels distinctly French without becoming overly formal.
Originally intended as serving pieces, today we love them just as much displayed on a table, layered into a cabinet collection, used for jewelry or small objects, or simply left empty as sculptural objects.
The shell motif feels especially timeless — decorative, romantic and just eccentric enough.
Sold as a pair.
DETAILS
France
19th century
Porcelain
Gilt decoration
Sculptural shell form
Sold as a pair
Antique condition
Age-appropriate wear and loss to gilding consistent with 19th-century porcelain
Please review all photographs carefully for condition
