This beautiful 14-piece French porcelain dessert service was made by  Samson of Paris. The service consists of two beautifully shaped serving dishes and twelve octagonal plates. Dating to the late 19th century, it is hand-painted with wicker baskets overflowing with pink and purple roses and other garden flowers, surrounded by delicate, scattered floral sprays. A rich cobalt blue border and elaborate gilt scrollwork frame the decoration.

The combination of colorful flowers, deep cobalt blue, and warm gilding gives the porcelain a splendid decorative appeal. The flower baskets are painted with a delightful variety of blossoms, while the smaller floral sprays bring freshness and delicacy to the design.
The octagonal shape of the plates adds another dimension to their beauty. The gently angled outlines provide an elegant framework for the rich cobalt blue and gilt borders, giving the plates a beautiful decorative outline.

The decoration reflects the European fascination with Chinese export porcelain during the 19th century. The Paris firm of Edmé Samson was celebrated for producing finely decorated porcelain inspired by earlier European and Chinese wares.
The service is in excellent condition, with its colorful enamel decoration and gilding beautifully preserved.
Dimensions: Plates 8.75 inches across; serving dishes 9.25 inches at widest point
Condition: Excellent
Date: Late 19th century, circa 1870–1880
Origin: France
Maker: Attributed to Samson, Paris
Material: Porcelain
Decoration: Hand-painted baskets of pink and purple roses and other garden flowers, scattered floral sprays, cobalt blue and gilt borders
Quantity: Fourteen pieces: twelve plates and two serving dishes
Price: $1,200