Fine Porcelain Coffee Pot – Decorator: F. G. – Limoges, c. 1950

A beautiful large covered coffee pot in white Limoges porcelain, by an unknown manufacturer, probably made in the mid-20th century, around 1950. The piece bears a printed mark on the underside reading “F.G. LIMOGES FRANCE”, which appears to correspond to the signature or mark of a decorator rather than that of a clearly identified porcelain manufacturer.

The particularly architectural form features a tall, slightly flared body resting on an octagonal foot, a moulded handle with an angular profile, and a wide, flared spout. The domed lid is topped with a similarly moulded finial and accented with metallic trim.

The floral decoration, executed in a remarkable palette of blues, greys and blue-grey tones, consists of bouquets of roses, white flowers, cornflowers and small wildflowers, accompanied by finely drawn foliage. The main compositions are complemented by small individual flowers arranged across the body, lid and around the spout.

The decoration has a highly graphic character, with flowers rendered in shades of blue and dark outlines adding definition and depth to the compositions. The overall design reflects the taste for stylised floral decoration found in French porcelain production of the mid-20th century.

The piece is further enhanced with silver-coloured metallic trim around the lid, spout and certain elements of the form.

Good overall condition considering its age. There is, however, a small chip underneath the lid (see photo). The decoration is otherwise remarkably well preserved.