ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" DINNER PLATESThree Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Dinner Plates , dentil border and central botanical painting of flowers, two bases with green Royal Copenhagen logo, all with underglaze blue wave, pattern no. 20, shape no. 3599 and initials, dia. 10 1/8 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" DINNER PLATESFive Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Dinner Plates , dated 1967-73, reticulated dentil border and central botanical paintings of various flowers, bases with green Royal Copenhagen logos, underglaze blue waves, pattern 20, shape no. 3553 and 3558, and initials ; TOGETHER WITH three "Flora Danica" dinner plates, dentil borders, dia. 10 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" COMPOTERoyal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Compote , dated 1968, dentil border and central botanical painting, base with green Royal Copenhagen logo, underglaze blue waves, pattern no. 10, shape no. 3588 and initials, decorated with botanical specimen "Vicia Cassubica L.", h. 5 3/4 in ., dia. 8 1/4 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" PLATTERRoyal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Platter, 1969-73, Royal Copenhagen logo above waves, pattern 20, shape 3518, reticulated dentil rim, central botanical painting of Mullein, base inscribed "Verbascum Cuspidatum Schrad" and initialed, l. 15 3/4 in., w. 12 1/4 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" DESSERT PLATESTwelve Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Dessert Plates , with dentil border and central botanical paintings of various flowers, marked with green Royal Copenhagen logo, underglaze blue wave, pattern no. 20, shape no. 3551, and initials, dia. 6 3/4 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" DINNER PLATESFive Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Dinner Plates , dated 1967-73, reticulated dentil border and central botanical paintings of various flowers, marked with green Royal Copenhagen logos, underglaze blue waves, pattern 20, shape no. 3553 and 3558, and initials ; together with three "Flora Danica" dinner plates, dentil borders, dia. 10 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" LUNCHEON PLATESThirteen Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Luncheon Plates , dated 1969-83, with dentil border and central botanical painting of various flowers, bases with green Royal Copenhagen logo, underglaze blue wave, pattern no. 20, shape nos. 3550 and 3572, and initials, dia. 8 3/4 in
12 ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA12 ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA DINNER PLATES Royal Copenhagen, 20th century. Set of twelve porcelain Flora Danica botanical motif dinner plates. Including Hieracium aurantiacum, Andromeda polifolia, Saxifraga oppositifolia, Cardamine pratensis, two Epilobium alpinum, Oxalis
12 ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA12 ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA DINNER PLATES Royal Copenhagen, 20th century. Set of twelve porcelain Flora Danica botanical motif dinner plates. Including Hieracium aurantiacum, Andromeda polifolia, Saxifraga oppositifolia, Cardamine pratensis, two Epilobium alpinum, Oxalis
PR: ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICAPR: ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA RELISH DISHESRoyal Copenhagen, Denmark. Pair of Flora Danica botanical porcelain relish dishes, shape numbers 20 3542 and 20 3544. Both marked along the underside with the blue wave and green printed marks. The larger dish depicts the Hairy Stonecrop or Purple Stonecrop, and the smaller dish depicts the Cross-leaved Heath. Both inscribed with the plants' Latin names along the undersides.
The story of Flora Danica porcelain begins in an unexpected place--with the publication of the first complete botanical encyclopedia of Danish plants. In 1752, G.C. Oeder (1728-1791), a medical doctor and scientist, was appointed head of the newly created Royal Botanical Institution in Copenhagen. One of his first actions was to propose an ambitious project: a thorough catalog of the flora in Denmark and surrounding areas, profusely illustrated and with characteristic and taxonomic details in order to help the plants be financially useful to the nation. Oeder and a team of botanists spent years observing and illustrating plants in the field, and in 1861 the first volume of the Flora Danica was published. Twelve other editors presided over the project until the final volumeÃs publication in 1883. Flora Danica was a masterwork, notable for its contribution to the science of botany, but also for its stunning illustrations.
Denmark had been a Russian ally in the Russo-Swedish War of 1788-1790. However, the Danish succumbed to pressure from Great Britain and Prussia and declared neutrality early in the conflict, failing to perform their duty as allies. Following this, King Christian VII of Denmark (1749-1808) needed a way to make amends with Empress Catherine the Great of Russia (1729-1796). He decided to give her a fabulous gift. Since Catherine was known for collecting porcelain, he decided upon a luxurious dinner service the likes of which the world had never seen. And what better subject for the decoration of this porcelain service than the illustrations from the Flora Danica, a scientific triumph and celebration of DenmarkÃs natural richness?
In 1790, the king commissioned the Royal Danish Porcelain Manufactory (now known as Royal Copenhagen) to create a 100 setting dinner service decorated after the illustrations in the Flora Danica. Johann Christoph Bayer (1738-1812), an artist who had worked on the illustrations for the books, was hired to paint the porcelain pieces. He single handedly painted an incredible 1,802 pieces of porcelain before production was completed in 1802. However, by the time the service was ready, Catherine the Great had died. The service stayed in Denmark, where it became a national treasure, used by the royal family on important state occasions and displayed in DenmarkÃs palaces and museums.
In 1863, Royal Copenhagen decided to revive the pattern. In keeping with the original Flora Danica service, each piece of porcelain was painstakingly hand molded and decorated. The pattern has continued to be made to order in this way ever since. Each piece has been hand carved, the delicate floral forms molded, glazed, painted, and gilded by a team of Danish artisans. The buyer is able to choose which plants they would like on their service, making each set uniquely personal. Each piece has the Latin name of the plant depicted inscribed along the underside. Each piece, through its craftsmanship and individuality, tells a story of groundbreaking scholarship, royal politics and diplomacy, and the patron of each commissioned set.
Larger dish; Height: 1 1/2 in x width: 8 1/4 in x depth: 4 3/4 in. Smaller dish; Height: 1 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 3 1/4 in.
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A ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN FLORAA ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN FLORA DANICA PLATTER A Royal Copenhagen porcelain Flora Danica platter, last quarter 20th century, painted with a botanical specimen and titled to reverse, painted 20/3520, printed factory mark, underglaze blue wave mark, date code for 1980-1984, 18.25"l.
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" DISHESRoyal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Oblong Dish and Handled Dish , dated 1974-78, dentil border and central botanical paintings of flowers, bases with green Royal Copenhagen logo, underglaze blue waves, pattern no. 20, shape nos. 3565 and 3541, and initials, decorated with botanical specimens "Sedum Rupestac L. Buiride Koch", "Vinca Minor L.", and "Gapaver Dubium L.", oblong l. 11 5/8 in., w. 9 in., handled (overall) 9 3/4 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" DISHESRoyal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Oval Dish and Circular Dish , dated 1943 and 1968, dentil border and central botanical paintings of flowers, bases with green Royal Copenhagen logos, underglaze blue wave, pattern no. 20, shape nos. 3516 and 3566, and initials, decorated with botanical specimens "Orobus Vernus L." and "Orchis Sambucinnus L. Biflavus", 9 3/4 in. x 7 7/8 in., and dia. 9 3/4 in
THREE ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICATHREE ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA PLATESTHREE ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA PLATES
Denmark, late 20th century, porcelain. Set of three (3) hand-painted, botanical motif bread plates, including "Euphrasia officinalis L.", "Dianthus deltoides L." and "Oxalis Acetosella var. coerules D.C.".
Each 5.6 in. (14.2 cm.)
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Good condition, with original packing and boxes.
6 ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA6 ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA DINNER PLATES6 Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica plates, hand painted with botanical species. Gilt decorated beaded borders with serrated rims, marked on underside with pattern #20/3549. Measures 10"W.
6 ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA6 ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA DINNER PLATES6 Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica plates, hand painted with botanical species. Gilt decorated beaded borders with serrated rims, marked on underside with pattern #20/3549. Measures 10"W.
ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA LIDDEDROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA LIDDED TUREEN Royal Copenhagen, 20th century. Flora Danica tureen and cover in "Trifolium fragiferum, Lysimachia Marinum Wahl, and Epipactis palustris botanicals and having floral and twig decorated handles. Appropriately marked to underside.
ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA LIDDEDROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA LIDDED TUREEN Royal Copenhagen, 20th century. Flora Danica tureen and cover in "Trifolium fragiferum, Lysimachia Marinum Wahl, and Epipactis palustris botanicals and having floral and twig decorated handles. Appropriately marked to underside.
8PC ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"8PC ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" DINNERWARE Eight piece group of Royal Copenhagen (Danish 1775) "Flora Danica" (pattern introduced 1790) porcelain dinnerware, 1992-1999, comprising, two round platters Lonicera periclymenum L and Rosa inadora Horn (dia. 10.5"), two chocolate cups Vicia lathyroids L and Campanula rotundifolia L (h. 2.5"), two chocolate cup saucers (dia. 5.5"), one medium salad bowl Prunus avium L. (dia. 8"), and one pickle dish Primula integrifolia Oed (w. 7"), all appropriately marked. Approximate dimensions:
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" LUNCHEON PLATESTen Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Luncheon Plates , 1968-73, with reticulated border and central botanical painting of various flowers or fruit, bases with green Royal Copenhagen logo, underglaze blue wave, pattern no. 20, shaped no. 3554, and initials, dia. 9 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" PORCELAIN, TRIANGULAR C...Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain, triangular covered custard cup with saucer, 3575 and 3576, pattern #20, height 3 1/2 inches.
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ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" SALAD PLATESEight Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Salad Plates , dated 1959-73, dentil border and central botanical paintings, marked with green Royal Copenhagen logo, underglaze blue wave, pattern no. 20, shape no. 3573, dia. 7 3/4 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" SOUP PLATESTwelve Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Soup Plates , dated 1949-83, dentil border and central botanical paintings, bases with green Royal Copenhagen logo, underglaze blue wave, pattern no. 20, shape no. 3546 and initials, dia. 8 7/8 in
FOUR PIECES OF ROYAL COPENHAGENFOUR PIECES OF ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICADanish, 20th century, with hand painted botanical motif, gilt accents, standard factory marks to bases, comprising: two small fruit saucers, 5-3/4 in.; salad plate, 7-3/4 in.; salt dish, 1-5/8 x 4-3/8 in., Provenance: Estate of Brock Arms, Flat Rock, North Carolina; Note: The service's name and decorations are based on the 51-volume botanical encyclopedia of Danish flora called Flora Danica which includes 3,060 colored folio-size engraved copper prints issued between 1761 and 1883. The complete Flora Danica scanned by the Danish National Library of Science and Medicine may be accessed at https://www5.kb.dk/en/tema/floradanica/index.html
Condition:
light wear to bases
A Royal Copenhagen Flora DanicaA Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica triangular plate, decorated Veronica Chamaedrys Fr, 22.5cm wide
24 PIECE ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA24 PIECE ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA SETDanish, 20th century, hand painted botanical motifs, gilt accents, with standard factory marks, comprising: seven dinner plates, 10-1/4 in.; 6 salad plates, 7-3/4 in.; six bread and butter plates, 6-3/4 in.; five rim soup bowls, 8-3/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Hickory, North Carolina
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two soup bowls each with tiny rim chip, some scratches, rubbing to gilt
ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA BOTANICALROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA BOTANICAL COMPOTE Royal Copenhagen, 20th century. Flora Danica "Helianthemum vulgare" porcelain compote with gilt dentil border and botanical motif. Appropriately marked.
ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA BOTANICALROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA BOTANICAL COMPOTE Royal Copenhagen, 20th century. Flora Danica "Helianthemum vulgare" porcelain compote with gilt dentil border and botanical motif. Appropriately marked.
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" SOUP PLATESEight Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Soup Plates , dated 1949-56, dentil border and central botanical paintings, marked with green Royal Copenhagen logos, underglaze blue waves, pattern no. 20, shape no. 3546 and initials, dia. 8 5/8 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN DISHESSixROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN DISHESSix Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Dishes , 1980-84, fully marked, variously decorated with botanical specimens, incl. 2 reticulated cake plates, no. 3526, dia. 10 1/2 in.; and 4 dessert or salad plates, no. 3573, dia. 7 3/4 in . Provenance: Estates of George and Mary Beth Thomson, Franklin, LA
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" LUNCHEON PLATESTen Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Luncheon Plates , 1969-73, Royal Copenhagen logo above waves, pattern 20, shape 3554, shaped reticulated dentil rims with various central botanical paintings, bases inscribed and initialed, dia. 9 in
A ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"A ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICEA Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" porcelain dinner service, 1962-1963 Each marked for Royal Copenhagen Each with a gilt rim and decorated with various botanical motifs, comprising 16 pierced dinner plates (10.75"), 16 handled soup bowls (6.5"), 16 soup bowl underplates (6.75"), 12 butter/salt plates (3.125"), 3 relish dishes (larger: 7"), 63 pieces
ROYAL COPENHAGEN 'FLORA DANICA'ROYAL COPENHAGEN 'FLORA DANICA' FRUIT PLATERoyal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" porcelain fruit service luncheon plate, reticulated rim, decorated with pears, glazed-over flaw underfoot as pictured, rim intact with small fill repaired chips along one side with visible paint, approx 9"diam, 0.75lbs
ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA"ROYAL COPENHAGEN "FLORA DANICA" FISH PLATESEleven Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Fish Dinner Plates , dated 1955-83, dentil border and botanical and fish paintings, base with green Royal Copenhagen logo, underglaze blue wave, pattern no. 20, shape no. 3549, and initials, dia. 10 in.; TOGETHER WITH one reticulated "Flora Danica" fish dinner plate, dia. 10 1/16 in
12 ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA12 ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA LUNCHEON PLATES Royal Copenhagen, 20th century. Set of twelve Flora Danica botanical motif porcelain luncheon plates with gilt and reticulated rim. Patterns included Viscaria alpina, Trifolium alpestre L, Anemone nemerosa L, Viola uliginosa Schrad,
ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA DINNERWAREROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA DINNERWARE Lot of (3) Pieces of Danish Porcelain with hand painted botanical decoration, incl: Dinner plate, 'Pyrola groenlandica Horn', 10" diam.; and Demitasse cup & saucer, cup: 2 1/4" high, saucer: 4 3/4" diam. Good condition.