704. A Guerhard et Dihl Part Service, Paris, France, circa 1780

Comprising; an oval platter, two oval dishes, a lobed dish, and a coffee pot, each enameled with the "angouleme sprig," the details picked out in gilt, the bottom of one oval dish stencilled in iron red "Manufr de MM Guerhard et Dihl a Paris," two oval dishes incised "D." Note: the Duc d'Anouleme was the protector of the Dihl factory from c. 1780-1793. cornflower spray was popularized by the Duc, and subsequently named after him. Platter-14" L., 9 1/2" w., Oval- 11 1/2" L., 8 1/2" w., Coffeepot- 8" H.

800/1200     SOLD: $460.00

Condition: platter- light staining on front, oval dishes- wear to raised portion of interior and gilding rubbed, one dish with chip on interior of footrim, lobed dish- gilding rubbed, coffee pot-small flakes to lid stopper and opening of pot; otherwise no damage or repairs.