Royal Copenhagen Serving Pieces

A ceramic cake tray from Denmark, produced circa 1900. A flat plane of circular ceramic coated in thick white glaze. Laced with the signature Royal Copenhag...

This charming porcelain and silver gilt spoon is part of the celebrated Flora Danica line created by Royal Copenhagen. Once the supplier of the Quee...

Arne Bang for Royal Copenhagen, Ribbed "Model 128" ceramic stoneware bowl, 1940s.

This rare Royal Copenhagen porcelain platter was custom-crafted in the famed Flora Danica Fungi pattern. Flora Danica is known worldwide for its ext...

Finest quality, elegantly handmade and meticulously hand painted Royal Copenhagen triangular dish or cake dish with the delicate botanical design, "Anthyllis vulneraria v. rubriflora...

A wonderful royal Copenhagen Flora Danica tricot cup and saucer set with matching lid in mint condition.

Royal Copenhagen three-piece porcelain set in the blue fluted pattern. The blue fluted pattern was introduced in 1775, the same year it was founded in Denmark, and has been in continuous production for more than 230 years. Measures: Sugar bowl, 3.5" D x 2.75" H; marked 1/239. Covered custard cup...

This remarkable 119-piece Flora Danica dinner service was crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory. From the rich, hand-painted botanical motifs to the delicate rose accents, each piece in this set reflects the meticulous skill and artistry necessary to produce such an exemplary dinner service. Flora Danica is regarded as one of the most prestigious and intricate porcelain patterns ever created. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, Flora Danica has become synonymous with royal prestige and has remained the crowning achievement of the European decorative arts for over 200 years. A work of scientific examination as well as artistic mastery, the designs are culled from George Christian Oeder's 1771 publication Flora Danica (Flowers of Denmark), an encyclopedia including 3,000 hand-colored copper plate prints depicting every wild plant known to exist in Denmark, including mosses, fungi, ferns and flowers. In addition, the underside of each piece is labeled with the Latin name of the plant depicted in the design. The creation of the Flora Danica service was the life's work of Johann Christoph Bayer, one of the most gifted artists of the late 18th century. It took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service, which was intended as a gift for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia. Unfortunately, Catherine died in 1796 before it was complete, and the service was then placed in the collection of the Danish Royal Family. Flora Danica was first used on January 29, 1803 for the banquet celebrating the birthday of King Christian VII. Since that time, this exquisite pattern has remained the centerpiece of ceremonial occasions, weddings, and visits by foreign dignitaries. Today, pieces of Flora Danica are exhibited in the Danish Royal Collections of Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace, as well as Queen Elizabeth II's private collection at Windsor Castle. All pieces display Royal Copenhagen marks and are in excellent condition. 20th Century This service comprises: 12 10" reticulated dinner plates 12 9" reticulated lunch plates 12 7 1/2" salad and dessert plates (botanical rim) 12 7 1/2" salad and dessert plates (fruit rim) 12 bread and butter plates 12 butter pats 12 soup bowls 12 coffee cups and saucers 1 oval serving bowl 1 round serving bowl 1 oval serving dish 1 oval fish serving dish...