The occasion was the danish princess alexandras wedding to the prince of wales, later king edward vii of england. Coburg by english sterling antique silver patterns. Dec 30, 20 flora danica by royal copenhagen, a division of swank, is a discontinued perfume still popular with its original users. Designed for a timeless now, hav is a multipurpose dinnerware designed to be used for any and every ocassion. Royal copenhagen flora danica 1790 to 1960 at replacements, ltd. The flora danica service flora danica stellet by grandjean bredo l. It is the most prestigious overglaze figurine to be crafted and painted by the flora danica department. Not all questions you might have can be answered here.
See more ideas about royal copenhagen, copenhagen and flora danica. The vast danish botanical work flora danica, begun in 1761, consists of 3,240 engravings in folio of all the wild plants that grew in the kingdom of denmark. The princess and the pea figurine epitomises the exclusive craftsmanship of royal copenhagen. Precious, prestigous, priceless flora danica is one of the worlds most prestigious and luxurious porcelain collections. The flora danica service by grandjean bredo l abebooks. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Flora danica is the only large luxury service from that period still in production today. Visit flora danica website each exquisite piece represents a story of royalty, diplomacy and deep respect. Royal copenhagen s blue pigment is called cobalt zinc silicate and it is the cobalt that provides the distinctive blueness. Tradition has it that it was commisioned as a gift for catharine.
So the danish king kept the flora danica service for him and it was first used at his birthday banquet on january 29, 1803. Search our online database for just the right silver items. Royal copenhagen is taking all necessary precautions in relation to the current covid19 situation. You can update your list even after you have sent out the link. In the beginning, only one man is appointed the task. Flora danica tableware depicts plants from the lavish set of books and the plants on the porcelain are reproduced in exactly the same size. Dating from the 1700s the service was the lifes work of acclaimed porcelain. One step closer pick up the piece and turn it around. Royal copenhagen official online shop royalcopenhagen us. Royal copenhagen prices 9,665 auction price results. Demonstrating the finest of royal copenhagen craftsmanship, hav is a small collection ideal for blending in with other royal copenhagen. The history of the famous flora danica service, designed by the royal.
In 2012, fashion and costume designer anja vang kragh created flora for royal copenhagen. This magnificent service was created in what has since. Johann christoph bayer who has contributed to the flora danica book some years before. Every piece of flora is adorned with its own unique flower or plant motif handpicked by the designer. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Royal copenhagen flora danica my fave, and wouldnt you know, its the costliest tableware on earth. Find great deals on ebay for royal copenhagen flora danica when you shop the largest online selection at. Royal copenhagen porcelain flora danica cup and saucer euphrasia officinalis. The service was to be a wedding present from danish women to their princess. A product of the age of enlightenment, flora danica is a comprehensive atlas of botany. The royal copenhagen flora danica porcelain is absolutely beautiful but this fragrance is simply one of the worst i have ever smelled. Royal copenhagen, flora danica game series animals. Unfollow royal copenhagen flora danica to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Royal copenhagen flora danica game series animals at replacements, ltd. In 1788, she was at the height of her power and prestige, having come to power 26 years earlier by deposing her husband. The first part of the book was published in 1761 ahead of schedule and the last 123. Flora illustrates the historic floral motifs of royal copenhagen in an elegant fashion and brings the motifs into the future.
There are still a few shapes we do not have information on from the very first service. A product of the age of enlightenment, flora danica is a comprehensive atlas of botany, containing foliosized pictures of all the wild plants native to denmark, in the period from 17611883. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Another book by that name had been published in 1648 at the request of chr. Oeder, then professor of botany at the botanic garden in copenhagen, in 1753 and was completed 123 years later, in 1883. Buy royal copenhagen for sale at auction invaluable. Actually oeder was not the first to use the title flora danica. Oeder, then professor of botany at the botanic garden in copenhagen. Denmark flora danica style reticulated leontodon hispidus flower dinner plate. F baynard hora and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Royal copenhagen flora danica royal copenhagen china. Rp11457 royal copenhagen flora danica pickle dish measures 9.
In the creation of the chosen motif, there is plenty of artistic freedom for the painter, as there are many details to select and position harmoniously on the. You can safely shop online and have your order shipped with gls. Antique cupboard is the place to find sterling silver flatware, and silverware. The original flora danica dinner service was commissioned by king christian vii from the royal copenhagen porcelain manufactory in 1790. Made 17901803 at the royal copenhagen porcelain manufactory, decorated with botanical drawings of denmarks flora. In a time where humans strive for rational knowledge of. About flora danica the royal library det kongelige bibliotek. Dating from the 1700s, the service was the lifes work of acclaimed painter, johann christoph bayer. Tradition has it that it was commisioned as a gift for catharine the great of russia, who died, however, before the set was finished.
Florae publication flora of denmark botany in europe 1883 nonfiction books 1883 in biology danish nonfiction books danish culture. Royal copenhagen was founded in 1775 under the protection of queen julianne marie. Below you can see the different forms royal copenhagen flora danica has or has been produced on. Order a copy of the book a passage to india for your homeschooled student now at. Flora danica is one of the worlds most prestigious and luxurious porcelain collections. In its infancy, royal copenhagen obtained their cobalt from norwegian blaafarvevaerket, the blue colour factory a company that was responsible for between 70 and 80 percent of all global cobalt production throughout.
Flora danica dinnerware china royal copenhagen porcelain. It was created as a gift from royalty to royalty and is still used by kings and queens today. Flora illustrates the historic floral motifs of royal copenhagen. A field guide to over 600 species of fungi found in britain and northern europe, with 96 colour plates from flora agaricina danica.
Chats on royal copenhagen porcelain by arthur hayden, a. Royal copenhagen s porcelain is favored by royal families and beloved for it distinctive patterns. Flora danica is a perfume by royal copenhagen for women and was released in 1980. Denmark flora danica style reticulated rosa canina flower dinner plate. F baynard hora and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Our story begins with catherine the great of russia.
A piece of flora danica is the very flower of danish craftsmanship. Bemrkninger ved det tredie, sidste, supplementhfte til flora danica 1874 reprint by lange, joh. Royal copenhagen flora danica flora danica flowers of denmark made to orderone of the worlds most exclusive dinner services originates from the end of the eighteenth century, the golden age of porcelain. See more ideas about flora danica, flora and royal copenhagen. Project gutenberg s chats on royal copenhagen porcelain, by arthur hayden this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Royal copenhagen, flora danica 1790 to 1960 page 1. The royal copenhagen porcelain manufactorys page on the flora danica dinner set. Of all the magnificent services from the 18th century, the flora danica porcelain service by royal copenhagen is the only one still in production.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Your guests can see the quantity you wish for and what is already purchased. Our mission is to offer you the finest educational site about royal copenhagen flora danica in the world. Flora danica dinnerware lundin antique of copenhagen. Here 2 piece of flora danica royal copenhagen is located here. Royal copenhagen flora danica flowers alphabetic lists. Flora danica from royal copenhagen one of the worlds most luxurious porcelain collections illustrated with hand painted danish flowers and plants, and 24 carat gold. To place an order or for other inquiries please fill out the contact form or send an email to. Get the best deals on royal copenhagen flora danica when you shop the largest online selection at.
Flora danica porcelain the royal danish collection. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. It was the artist johann christoph bayer, who painted most of the motifs on the first flora danica service from royal copenhagen. Unfollow royal copenhagen flora danica to stop getting updates on. The story of flora danica begins in the age of enlightenment. During these years he produces the majority of no less than 1802 pieces of flora danica. An innovator in porcelain, the company was one of the first european potteries to use kaolin in the process of making their hard paste porcelain. From the royal danish porcelain manufactory in kobmagergade he works on the dinner service for 12 years. In each brush stroke, each flower motif, each colour and form you can discover the traces of our cultural history and experience the overwhelming power of true art.
Flora danica royal copenhagen dinnerware save up to 20 %. Contents clean and tight, previous owners neat name to the front pastedown mostly hidden under the front flap of the jacket. According to tradition, the service was to be a gift to czarina catherine ii of russia, but she died in 1796 before the 1,802 pieces were finished. Of the original pieces, more than 1,500 still remain. This elusive fragrance is very hard to find today and commands high prices when offered for sale. Royal copenhagen porcelain flora danica soup tureen, 20th century, oval, with domed lid and crabstock handles accented with flowerheads, painted with highly realistic botanical specimens, gilt. Experience how flora danica has transcended eras and always will. Yes if the flower is in current production at royal copenhagen. Which is the book the royal copenhagen flora danica is painted after. Royal copenhagen flora danica salad plate hieracium auriculaeforme fr. All that went into the making of the worlds most expensive dinnerware, flora danica by royal copenhagen.
Royal copenhagen flora danica lunch plate number 203550. During these years he produces the majority of no less than 1802 pieces of flora danica porcelain. Find flora danica and royal copenhagen from a vast selection of royal copenhagen. The vast danish botanical work flora danica, begun in 1761, consists of.
72 180 627 731 804 787 1420 34 349 817 1313 530 988 1199 297 683 234 1239 111 269 1412 798 465 932 359 284 1224 619 892 1329 1333 868 790 1174 900 1104 712 865 1208