Ch. Pillivuyt & Cie Paris Exp. 1867 Medille D'or gorgeous elegant Saucier 19th

Ch. Pillivuyt & Cie Paris Exp. 1867 Medille D'or gorgeous elegant Saucier 19th Century VTG vintage white enameled porcelain with turquoise border decoration, Mark below. in good pre-owned condition with some discoloration as pictured. Gorgeous 19th century 'Vieux Paris' porcelain Ch. Pillivuyt et Cie saucier or gravy boat. Pillivuyt et Cie is one of the oldest and most prestigious French porcelain brands. Pillivuyt porcelain production was founded by Jean-Louis-Richard Pillivuyt in Foëcy in 1818, an area chosen for its proximity to Limoges where kaolin deposits had just been discovered. By 1823 he already been awarded his first exhibition medal in New York as a sign of his success. Building on this success, by 1847 the first Pillivuyt retail store was established 46 rue du Paradis in Paris. Between 1855 to 1867 Charles Pillivuyt led the company to its peak. His success was rapid and Pillivuyt was honored with numerous and successive gold medals during the universal expositions.