Overview
A fine hard-paste porcelain creamer featuring a scalloped rim, a heavily gilded 'wishbone' style handle, and a delicate transfer-decorated fruit motif.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A fine hard-paste porcelain creamer featuring a scalloped rim, a heavily gilded 'wishbone' style handle, and a delicate transfer-decorated fruit motif.
Story
During the late 1800s, Florida was transforming into the 'American Riviera,' and the elite of the Gilded Age traveled south to stay at the opulent hotels of St. Augustine.
Maker / Origin
Tressemanes & Vogt (T&V) was one of the premier porcelain manufacturers in Limoges, France, known for their exceptionally white clay and superior glazing.
Condition & Value
The porcelain appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips or cracks. There is some minor thinning of the gold gilding on the handle and rim, which is typical for a piece of this age that has been handled. This slight wear is expected and does not significantly detract from the value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375