Small porcelain cup, Paris, PL Dagoty, red coral shell, Empire style, 19th century
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Small Paris porcelain cup in the shape of a beautiful golden seashell, the handle and base of this cup imitating a branch of red coral embracing the shell, signature underneath of the famous porcelain maker PL Dagoty*, from the First Empire period around 1810, early 19th century.
This cup is in good condition. Very high quality, it's a truly charming item due to its small size and original shape.
Note: minor wear and tear, see photos.
Pierre-Louis Dagoty (1771-1840) was a French porcelain painter. The Dagoty factory's production is characterized by elegant forms, the use of color, and great richness. Empress Josephine crowned the enterprise by granting it the coveted title of "Manufacture to Her Majesty the Empress." In 1798, Pierre-Louis Dagoty took over a small porcelain workshop and specialized in fine painting on porcelain. Very quickly, the factory's products gained great renown. In 1810, Pierre-Louis partnered with a porcelain maker who owned a factory on the rue de Chevreuse, François Maurice Honoré. After the fall of the First Empire, the company adopted the name "Manufacture of HRH Madame the Duchess of Angoulême. PL Dagoty" (from 1815 to 1820). After 1820, Dagoty's production continued independently, with his own workshops in Paris.