Round serving dishes - Rare Dresden porcelain

This dresden porcelain service embodies timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Each piece reflects the refinement of the baroque and rococo styles for which this historic manufacturer is renowned. Ideal for enhancing your tables or enriching a collection, this service tells a unique story, that of european know-how at the height of its art. Dresden porcelain owes its origins to augustus the strong, who was passionate about the beauty of this precious material and inspired by the oriental and asian motifs created by ceramic painters. In 1708, johann friedrich böttger discovered the secret of making white porcelain. Under the king's leadership, a factory was established in dresden, quickly recognized as the "cradle of white gold" in europe, before being transferred to meissen a few months later. Since 1872, the saxon dresden factory has been perpetuating traditional craftsmanship. Each piece, handmade using centuries-old techniques, reflects the elegance of the baroque and rococo styles, a true artistic heritage of the time. Characteristics: - item: pair of large round dishes, 30cm and 34cm in diameter. - manufacturer: dresden - period of manufacture: late 19th - early 20th century - material: porcelain - pattern: floral with ornate borders - condition: fair considering its age. Traces of time may be present, particularly in the form of patina, hair and slight chips, particularly on the edge.