Antique Sèvres Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Tray each associated with a specific

each associated with a specific devotion or protection in Catholic tradition:

Safavid-inspired floral design

The Friend of Man

likely influenced by the Romantic movement and the rustic charm of the Barbizon and early British naturalist schools

are increasingly sought after by collectors of English tea wares and fine decorative boxes

Antique Sèvres Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Tray each associated with a specificAntique Svres Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Tray Hand Painted 19th Century An exquisite example of French elegance, this antique Svres porcelain centerpiece tray features a finely hand painted romantic scene of a classical maiden and cherub amid a dreamy floral landscape. The soft pastel hues are beautifully offset by a rich turquoise border adorned with intricate raised gilt detailing in the Rococo taste. Framed in an ornate dor bronze mount,