This exquisite group of historical memorabilia was crafted in France for King Louis Philippe I (reigned 1830-1848). He was head of the Orleans Dynasty, a cadet branch of the Bourbon Dynasty that was overthrown in the French Revolution in the late 18th Century. Like each ruler, he ordered services for each of his palaces from the Royal Manufactory of Sevres. The two plates in this auction were made for the Chateau Tuileries, and so stamped. The serving bowl was made for the Chateau Compiegne and so stamped.
The large plate measures 9.5" across and is in excellent condition, showing no utensil marks, but does have one very small rim chip (pictured). The small plate measures 6.25" across, is in very good condition, no chips or cracks, no utensil marks, but showing inner rim gold loss and outer rim gold loss.
The oval bowl measures 9" X 11 11/16" and is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. When I turn it sideways in the light to look for utensil marks, I see a few microscopic, and you are only able to see them under this most discerning method. The bowl obviously had little use. Faintly incised in the underside if what looks like "Lee" and I think you can see it in one of my close-ups.
Dr. Traylor had a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years. He was a professor of Russian and East European History and held the title of Executive Director of the Office of International Affairs at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. He has traveled to nearly 80 countries on five continents and has met with dignitaries all over the world, as well as hosting many in his elaborate home. His collections of artifacts and souvenirs was nothing short of monumental. Fortunately, he was able to keep his favorites, after having sent many items to an auction house in Missouri last November, and leaving others for the estate sale held here recently. Much information is available on Dr. Traylor if you do a search.
Other eBay auctions I am posting include fine china pieces. It is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for you to acquire something so rare and important. Auctions include: a dinner plate manufactured for the coronation banquet of King William IV of Great Britain and Ireland; a dinner plate from a service originally made for composer Rimsky-Korsakov; a dinner plate and serving bowl made for the French Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie; a pair of commemorative plates made by order of the French government to honor the 1896 state visit to Paris of the Emperor and Empress of Russia, Nicholas II and Alexandra; a pair of plates reproduced for Hillwood, the Marjorie Merriweather Post estate in Washington, D.C.; and a small plate commemorating the jubilee of Queen Victoria of Great Britain.
You may find these by clicking "Seller's Other Auctions" above, or by searching "Traylor Estate" in eBay's search bar. For safety and insurance reasons, each auction will ship individually, in lieu of my usual offer to combine shipping. Fragile items will be either double or triple boxed; I have decades of experience. In order to quote accurate shipping, each auction will already be boxed up and ready to ship immediately.
Thank you - Eddie