19th Century Antique Pair Edme et Cie Samson Porcelain Covered Tea Jars

Porcelain : Antique : European : Pottery & Porcelain

 

These beautiful Antique pair of ovoid Edme Samson porcelain "Tea Caddies" with a domed cover are handpainted with stag and lion painted armorial and motto Caudet Tentamine Virtus, on the face and a large floral spray on the reverse.

Edme Samson's familiar overall white enameled floral motif in relief on a pale blue tinted white glaze is seen completing this lovely pair. The collar and domed covers of these lovely Jars are in a highly colored oriental fretwork and floral pattern.

The Edme et Cie Samson (Paris), factory specialized in lovely fine quality porcelain wares in the style of 18th Century Meissen, Sevres, and Chinese porcelain .Today Samson pieces are treasured for their exquisite workmanship and and are commanding very high prices, these are very special treasures for the collector.

Size: One is 7" x 3", the other is 6 3/4" x 3".

Condition: Is excellent with no chips or cracks.

Item ID: gz00031