BING & GRONDAHL PORCELAIN FLORA DANICA SERVICE 33PCS BOUILLON BOWLS & PLATES: Denmark, c. 1948 – 1952, 33 piece service for 12 with one extra, Bing & Grondahl porcelain double handled bullion cups with lid and under-plate. Each set matched, painted and gilded with a flower from Royal Copenhagen's Flora Danica pattern blue produced on Bing & Grondahl blanks, bullion cups 2.5”h x 6”d x 5d”, saucers 6.875”d, lid 2”h x 5”d, back-stamp glazed with name of plant, artist’s last name and green back-stamp ‘The Three Towers, B&G Kjøbenhavn, Danmark B&G 247.’

The Flora Danica pattern was based on illustrations from the 18th century botany book Flora Danica which illustrated plants native to Denmark. The pattern was originally commissioned in 1790 by Danish Crown Prince Frederik. The dinner set was meant as a gift for Russian Tsarina Catherine II who did not live to see its completion however, it is still used on important state occasions.

PROVENANCE: Obtained by inheritance to the current consignor; family history relates that this service was made by a relative who was a painter for Royal Copenhagen factory as a gift to commemorate the marriage of another family member.

Light wear to the gilding, as expected from gentle use, lid with one repair noted, .5”l.