Jean Pouyat (JP) France Limoges Hand-Painted Sugar Bowl and Creamer Set

This exquisite two-piece serving set consists of a lidded sugar bowl and a matching creamer, crafted from fine white Limoges porcelain with the 'JP France' hallmark, attribute to the Jean Pouyat factory. The pieces feature a globose, slightly compressed form typical of the Art Nouveau period, estimated to date between 1890 and 1914. Each vessel is decorated with delicate hand-painted Victorian roses in soft shades of white, pink, and ivory, set against a blended pastel background of sage green and pale yellow. A standout design element is the heavy gold gilt application on the handles and finials, which are molded in an organic, twig-like texture resembling coral or faux bois. The interior of the creamer spout is fully gilded, indicating high-tier finishing. The porcelain exhibits a translucent quality under strong light, characteristic of high-fire Limoges clay. Observation reveals the set is in excellent vintage condition with no visible cracks or chips. There is minor shelf wear on the unglazed base rings and very slight thinning of the gold gilt on high-contact points of the handles, which is consistent with age. Such pieces were often hand-decorated by professional porcelain painters either at the factory or in private ateliers, showcasing superior craftsmanship and artistic blending of colors.