Antique Edme Samson Paris Armorial Griffin Porcelain Tea Caddy 19th Century

  

Edme Samson Armorial Tea Caddy. This exquisite tea caddy features a hand painted crest with Griffin Supporters. Edme Samson began his career in the 1830's in Paris and was a famous Copyist of Museum Quality items.

His works have since become collectible in their own right, particularly the armorial or heraldic crest pieces. 5"High by 4.5" Wide.

This particular caddy features a hand painted shield edges enhanced by polychrome enamel painted designs and flowers with enamel detail. Griffin supporters are framing an ornate crest marked "Sperabo" which is Latin for "be confident".

It most likely dates mid to late 19th Century. I will be listing a large collection of tea caddies, many from a private collector featured in "A Tea Caddy Collection" Reference Book. I try and represent items as accurately as possible. If there are any issues upon receipt of the item, please don't hesitate to contact me. The item "Antique Edme Samson Paris Armorial Griffin Porcelain Tea Caddy 19th Century" is in sale since Friday, March 26, 2021.

This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\Art Pottery\Staffordshire". The seller is "katja2" and is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Style: Victorian
2. Material: Porcelain
3. Original/Reproduction: Antique Reproduction
4. Object Type: Tea Caddy
5. Color: White Multi
6. Origin: Staffordshire
7. Production Technique: Pottery