Sevres Porcelain Dessert Set with Musical Instruments & Royalty

A Sevres pattern porcelain part dessert service, late 19th…
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A Sevres pattern porcelain part dessert service, late 19th century comprising a comport, a low comport and four dessert plates having a gilt rim, celeste blue border each having three ovoid reserves, framed by gilt, decorated in colours with musical instruments, the central circular reserve depicting portraits of French royalty, marked to verso with printed 'Dore a Sevres' and 'S64' (6) the tazza 12 cm high, 23 cm in diameter

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  • Tazza - A tazza is a shallow saucer-like dish, either mounted on a stem and foot, or on a foot alone, used for drinking or serving small items of food. The word is derived from the Italian for "cup", plural tazze. Tazza are usually found in silver, ceramics or glass.
  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • Comport - A comport is a type of decorative serving dish or bowl, typically used for desserts, fruits or other sweet treats. The comport is usually made from glass, silver or porcelain, which are materials known for their elegance and durability. They are often beautifully designed and decorated, and can be used as an elegant and decorative centerpiece for a table or dining room. They are also widely used as a decorative piece on the mantelpiece, sideboard, or other areas of the house.
  • Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".

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