1790’s GRAND TOUR PARIS MEMENTO / KEEPSAKE / GIFT #1 OF 2

Description: 1790’s GRAND TOUR FRENCH MEMENTO / KEEPSAKE / GIFT #1 OF 2 1790’s GRAND TOUR FRENCH MEMENTO / KEEPSAKE / GIFT CELEBRATING ROYAL ELITES PASTERY DELICACY MOUCHES A LA REINE (PASTRY FOR THE QUEEN) During the 18th and 19th centuries, well-to-do Patrons embarked on a rite of passage called the Grand Tour to explore the rich history, art, culture, and architecture of Europe. Travelers typically embarked on a circuit through major European cities such as Paris, France. The Palais Royal was not only the historical and cultural center of Paris, but also housed boutiques where visitors could find unique items that served as treasured mementos of their travels. Today, these 18th-century antique pieces evoke a timeless sense of bygone nostalgia from the Grand Tour era and are still sought after by discerning collectors. French pastries were an art form, and an absolute must for travelers to sample a French pastry delicacy. Classic French pastry such as Mouches à la Reine and Pate a la Rose pastry delicacies gained popularity during the 18th century, was served in the Palais Royal French Royal Court, and was a favorite dessert among the aristocracy at elegant banquets and soirées. Mouches à la Reine translates to soul patch for the Queen. Despite its whimsical name, Mouches à la Reine was a classic French pastry and a favorite dessert among the aristocracy and Elites of the French Royal Court during the 18th century. The association with royalty and the French Queen Marie Antoinette, known for her extravagant tastes during her time at the Palace of Versailles, added to the allure of this dessert. The Veuve Perrin Factory in Marseille, France (VP mark) produced Faïence wares’, a type of tin-glazed and enameled earthenware from 1748 to 1803 was known for its naturalistic polychrome decorations employing the petit feu technique involving firing the clay body before glazing, decorating with metallic oxides, followed by a second firing at a lower temperature for greater precision in painting techniques and a variety of colors featuring flowers, and gained popularity among elite patrons in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Although French faïence was considered more provincial than porcelain, it was used at the court of Louis XIV for elaborate meals and display. One notable piece from the Veuve Perrin Factory is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. This handmade mushroom shaped piece has a domed top that is about 2 5/8” in diameter and tapers towards the 1 7/8 “diameter base. Weight is 3.5 ounces or 99 grams. The base is made from copper and fired in a kiln before and after the hand painted floral patterns of a red Rose and yellow & blue flowers with leaves motif on the front and blue and yellow flowers on back side. The top of the base and the loop holding the domed top both have 3 grooved copper rings and a 3-prong hinge at the rear with a Fleur de Lis’ front lid closure. The top has a burgundy border with the inscription Mouches a’ la Reine, suggesting the purchaser has a memento after sampling the renowned pastry for the Queen, favored by the French Royal Court. As expected, the bottom base shows edge chips and wear. PAYMENT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PAYPAL & ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER, e-CHECKS & ALL MAJOR CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS, APPLE PAY, GOOGLE PAY AND ALL OTHER PAYMENT METHODS APROVED BUY EBAY. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SHIPPING ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING FOR DOMESTIC BUYERS & TO THE EBAY U.S.A. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CENTER. 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Price: 168.75 USD

Location: Fairfield, California

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