Precious set of Six lidded Limoges porcelain 'Pots de Chocolat' sitting on a matching tray- From the Lefort Factory Limoges; France. All stamped. Hand painted.

Circa 1920's - Fine porcelain.

They are decorated in the boldest of colour combinations Golden Yellow & black stripes- echoing the roaring 1920's - each of the pots and the tray have a central cameo with a hand painted basket of roses sit against a white ground. Each of the pots have a pair of delicate angular handles on either side . The lids have the same striped decoration All six stand on a matching decorated porcelain rectangular tray.

Pots de Chocolat History-

The French are credited for the invention of the Chocolate cups but the dessert, served in the cups may have evolved from English Syllabub. The term Pots de creme, or pot-au-creme translates from French to English as "pot of cream". Pot de creme cups are small, 2 1/2" to 3" tall and traditionally have one small handle. The pots are typically made of porcelain and hold approximately 3 ounces of custard. The earliest examples of these little lidded cups date back to France, St. Cloud porcelain factory, 1730.

They are exceptionally rare to find as their fine and fragile qualities made them susceptible to damage and it seems quite incredible to think these are 100+ years old and are in such immaculate condition- They would also only be found in houses and homes of great standing - they were associated with fine dining - therefore they would not produced in such huge numbers as everyday china.

Measurements-
Tray 9.25" x 6.5" 23.25cms x 16.5cms 

Each Chocolate pot measures 
max Diameter(with handles) 3.75"/9.5cms
Height 2.75"/6.5cms

Condition report- The set is in beautiful condition - The glaze is bright on the all pieces. The interior of all pots is immaculate; No chips, cracks or crazing .- there is minimal and commensurate wear. (please do see and enlarge all the photos as they are an integral part of the description) 

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