Jacob Petit Antique French PAIR Hand Painted Paris Porcelain Square Serving Plates victorian equestrian an allegory for love and

an allegory for love and beauty

Each vase is adorned with gilded bronze or brass mounts

In good condition with signs of general use

the gallery measures 3" wide x 1 1/4" height

In good vintage condition with general wear/signs of age

Jacob Petit Antique French PAIR Hand Painted Paris Porcelain Square Serving Plates victorian equestrian an allegory for love andPair of antique mid 19th century French porcelain square serving plates by Jacob Petit. Hand painted with an array of vibrant flowers and gilt trim. Gilt decorated acanthus scrollwork to the handles. One is marked on the underside with initials J. P. in blue underglaze. Jacob Mardochee dit Petit (1796 1865) trained as a painter in Paris, travelled to Italy, Switzerland, Germany and England where he lived and worked as a theatre set designer. After a