Paris (Darte Freres) porcelain Gold Ground Cup and Saucer with finely painted p

  

Both are extensively damaged, although the cups painted panel is intact apart from minor damage to corner. Please ask for additional photos if required. 21 refers to the mark of a porcelain factory in Paris founded by Darte Frères (Darte Brothers) around 1795, which became known as the Darte factory.

The mark was used on their high-quality porcelain during the late Empire and Restoration periods, roughly between 1810 and 1828. 21 likely referred to their store or workshop at that address within the Palais Royal, a famous Parisian arcade. The factory and its history.

Founded: 1795 by Darte and Darte. Evolution: Became Darte Frères (Darte Brothers) in 1804.

Palace Connection: The factory had a store located at the Palais Royal, hence the "Palais Royal" in the mark. Height cup approx 10 cms.

Patronage: Under the Empire, it was under the protection of S. Closure: The factory operated until 1828.