Vintage Royal Copenhagen "Golden Basket" - Entertainer Service for 6
Vintage Royal Copenhagen "Golden Basket" - Entertainer Service for 6
$2,225.00
We are so pleased to offer this magnificent vintage service for 6 by the esteemed Royal Copenhagen artisans of Denmark. This exquisite pattern is known as "Golden Basket" and features gleaming white porcelain lavishly decorated with a splendid posy of sweet florals spilling from an elegantly gilded basket. Each piece is dressed on its rim with a wide, richly detailed gold encrusted band and is hand-embellished with scattered leafy floral flourishes.
This exceptional set was produced mid-century in Denmark and is complete with 6 Dinner Plates, 6 Luncheon/Salad Plates and 5 Bread Plates, as well as 6 elegant Cream Soup Bowls with Handles and Liners and 6 Cups and Saucers. In addition, the set includes a selection of unique serving pieces that make it ideal for entertaining: a unique Oblong Serving Dish that measures 14.5" in length x 5.25", a versatile set of 3 Octagonal Nesting Dishes, a pretty Round Dessert Plate with ornate side handles, as well as a 14.75" Oval Platter, an 11.5" Oval Platter and a large 14" Round Serving Plate.
Resplendent with the elegance and impeccable craftsmanship that are hallmarks of Royal Copenhagen, this Vintage Royal Copenhagen Service for 6 is sure to bring its timeless elegance to your tablescape.
Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. The 49 piece set includes 6 each of: Dinner Plate: 10", Salad Plate: 9", Cream Soup Bowl: 7"D x 2"H, Cream Soup Liner: 6.75", Cup: 4"D x 3.5"H, Saucer: 5.75" and 5 Bread Plates: 6.125",
The set also includes the following serving pieces ideal for the consummate entertainer: Oblong Serving Dish: 14.5"x 5.25"x1.75"H; set of 3 Octagonal Nesting Dishes: 5.25"D x 1"H(small), 6.25"D x 1.25"H (medium), 7.5"D x 1.5"H (large); Round Dessert Plate with Tab Handles: 11"D x 1.75"H; 14.75" Oval Serving Platter, 11.5" Oval Serving Platter, Round Serving Plate: 14"D.
Learn More About Royal Copenhagen
Producers of the finest in Danish porcelain, Royal Copenhagen is a company steeped in tradition. This venerable company was founded in 1775 by Danish Queen Juliane Marie and was originally called the Royal Porcelain Factory. Years earlier, after the death of her husband, King Frederick V, Juliane’s stepson ascended the throne. Shortly into his reign, he went insane and the Queen became the head of Denmark and its small empire. She sought to improve Denmark’s economy and founded factories around the country to promote domestic growth and international trade. Royal Copenhagen was one of the first of these factories and the first porcelain production in the country.
Royal Copenhagen first made dinnerware and vases with blue-and-white motifs inspired by Chinese porcelain, which was the rage in aristocratic Europe. Many of these designs, including the beloved "Blue Fluted" pattern are still made today. From the very beginning, Queen Juliane Marie insisted each piece of porcelain be stamped underneath with the Royal Copenhagen logo: a crown above three waves handpainted in cobalt. The crown has changed over time and can be used to date each piece of Royal Copenhagen. The waves represent the three Danish waterways: the Oresund, the Great Belt and the Little Belt.
Apart from its classic patterns, Royal Copenhagen has adapted to the changing styles of time and appeals to many different tastes. Whether used for special occasions or displayed as part of a design collection, Royal Copenhagen pieces represent a legacy of the very highest quality.