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President James Monroe Old Paris Porcelain #1265923

Currency:USD Category:Pottery & Glass / Pottery & China Start Price:1,600.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
President James Monroe Old Paris Porcelain #1265923
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Early 19th century French Old Paris porcelain oval platter and four Custard cups & lids used in the White House by President James Monroe 1817-1825. After the War of 1812, President James Monroe moved from his home on "I" Street in Washington, DC into the newly re-furbished "Executive Mansion" bringing with him many personal articles, including his gilded, monogrammed French porcelain dinner service. Marked with his monogram on the rim in a gold gilt shield , Monroe ordered this porcelain service to be personalized by adding a spectacular eagle and shield surrounded by twenty stars. Trimmed in gold, this service was used also as a complimentary service to the burgundy Monroe state china. Monroe sold to the government his own personal furnishings from his home in I (Eye) Street, N.W. Included in the list of items was 1 Table set of French China, White and Gold: 286 pieces for $600.00 This set included 12 oval dishes assorted sizes and 20 Custard cups. Each piece of porcelain is hand painted with the American eagle with a red white and blue shield and a oval gold gilt shield that is engraved with a anchor. Each eagle is a little bit different. The platter is the only piece that has the James Monroe monogram in a gold gilt shield. Measurements: Platter 17" 1/2 inches by 12". Custard cups 4" 1/25 inches tall. Condition: Some wear to gold gilt.One Custard cup has a 1"1/2 inch hair line on the side. Other pieces of this service are in private collections and White House Collection. ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Good </td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1810-1817</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Paris France</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:President James Monroe Old Paris Porcelain</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Neoclassical </td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:painted and gilt porcelain</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Neoclassical</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Historic Baltimore MD</td></tr>
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