The borders of the present plates closely match those of the 'Service de la Table du Roi', which was created for Louis Philippe for use at Château de Saint-Cloud and Château de Compiègne and delivered through the 1830s and 40s. For a further discussion of the service, see B. Ducrot, Porcelaines et Terres de Sèvres, Paris, 1993, p. 160, no. 108/2 and p. 161 no. 108/4. A portion of this royal dinner and dessert service is being offered in this sale, lot 712.
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